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AEM Development Lead

Dentsu


Job Location:

Pune - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced AEM Development Lead with a strong focus on back-end development and a solid understanding of front-end technologies. This role will be responsible for leading AEM development projects defining best practices and driving technical excellence across the team. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) architecture back-end development and system integrations while also being capable of collaborating effectively with front-end teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design development and deployment of scalable AEM solutions including custom components workflows and integrations.
  • Architect and implement backend services using Java OSGi Sling and JCR.
  • Develop and maintain AEM templates components and services ensuring high performance and security.
  • Integrate AEM with third-party applications RESTful APIs microservices and external databases.
  • Optimize JCR repository structures and AEM Dispatcher configurations for enhanced performance.
  • Guide and mentor development teams conducting code reviews and technical training.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between AEM backend services and UI components.
  • Work with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines automated deployments and cloud-based AEM infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues related to AEM performance scalability and security.
  • Define best practices and ensure adherence to industry standards for AEM development.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 7 years of experience in AEM development with a focus on backend development.
  • Strong expertise in Java OSGi Sling JCR and Apache Felix.
  • Hands-on experience with AEM workflows Sling Servlets Event Listeners and OSGi services.
  • Proficiency in RESTful API design GraphQL and third-party integrations.
  • Experience with AEM Dispatcher configurations CDN optimization and caching strategies.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Maven Jenkins and Git.
  • Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML CSS JavaScript React or Angular) to collaborate with UI teams effectively.
  • Strong experience in performance tuning security best practices and cloud-based AEM deployments.
  • Good to have: Exposure to Adobe Content Supply Chain Solutions.
  • Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Adobe Certified AEM Architect or AEM Lead Developer.
  • Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS).
  • Knowledge of headless CMS implementations and Content as a Service (CaaS).
  • Exposure to eCommerce platforms integrating with AEM.
  • Good to have: Exposure to Adobe Content Supply Chain Solutions.

Location:

DGS India - Pune - Indiqube Orchid

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.

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