Senior Software Engineer, AEM, Workfront/Fusion

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. Own backend workstreams on AEM website and platform projects from clarification through implementation, testing, and release .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $109 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AEM backend development, including building authoring interfaces, integrating APIs, and implementing secure development practices. Proficient in Java, REST APIs, and CI/CD processes, with a strong focus on performance, security, and maintainability.

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AEM Backend DevelopmentJava ProgrammingREST API IntegrationCI/CD Pipeline ManagementAdobe Certification

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Hard Skills

AEM Authoring InterfacesSling ModelsOSGi ConfigurationGraphQLUnit TestingIntegration TestingJSONMavenEdge Delivery ServicesDocker

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AEM as a Cloud ServiceCloud ManagerDispatcherWorkfront FusionAdobe Creative Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

Adobe Certification

Industry Keywords

Content Management SystemDigital Asset ManagementMarketing EcosystemEvent-Driven IntegrationsHeadless Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AEMCloudDockerGraphQLJavaMaven

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own backend workstreams on AEM website and platform projects from clarification through implementation, testing, and release
Create plans and estimates for semi-defined problems and drive delivery
Build AEM authoring interfaces, Touch UI dialogs, Universal Editor content models, Components, Blocks, Java services, Sling Models, servlets, schedulers, workflows, event handlers, and APIs
Implement content structures, templates, permissions, blocks/components, and workflows
Integrate AEM with APIs and enterprise systems using REST, GraphQL, and App Builder Apps
Implement authentication, validation, retries, timeouts, logging, and failure handling
Follow OSGi configuration, dependency injection, separation of concerns, error handling, and secure development practices
Create unit and integration tests and contribute to automated test coverage
Participate in refinement, implementation, code review, UAT support, release preparation, launch, and hypercare
Diagnose defects and performance issues using logs, metrics, traces, repository inspection, and local reproduction
Collaborate with Tech Lead/Principal Software Engineer, CMS Architect, frontend engineers, QA, DevOps, content specialists, and client stakeholders
Review code, support backend/frontend integration, guide frontend engineers when needed, communicate with client stakeholders, and maintain documentation
Work with Cloud Manager, CI/CD pipelines, Dispatcher configuration, environment variables, secrets, and deployment diagnostics
Build practical fluency in AEM as a Cloud Service, AEM Sites and Assets, Edge Delivery Services, and relevant Adobe tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of backend or full-stack software development experience, or equivalent practical experience building and supporting production systems
Professional experience with Java and object-oriented software development
Hands-on experience with AEM backend development and production AEM projects
Experience configuring Edge Delivery Services, working with the Universal Editor, and developing or integrating with Adobe App Builder
Experience delivering end-to-end CMS (AEM) websites and participating in CMS (AEM) migration or re-platforming projects
Working knowledge of Sling, OSGi, JCR/Oak, Sling Models, servlets, HTL integration points, workflows, and Maven
Experience with REST APIs, JSON, authentication, input validation, and external service integrations
Familiarity with Git, pull requests, automated builds, and testing practices
Ability to research independently, read logs, and debug across application, repository, dispatcher, and integration layers
Care for performance, security, accessibility, and maintainability
Collaborative approach and ability to communicate when blocked
Proven experience utilizing AEM Assets (DAM), configuring asset search facets, and managing creative workflows across Creative Cloud for Enterprise and Adobe Express
Proven experience with Workfront Fusion for integration and transaction orchestration
Solid understanding of the Adobe content supply chain and marketing ecosystem
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. through E-Verify/Form I-9
Adobe certification, computer science background, or relevant portfolio preferred
Experience with AEM Cloud Manager, Dispatcher, headless delivery, Adobe Commerce, App Builder, API Mesh, analytics, marketing platform integrations, GraphQL, event-driven integrations, Docker, CI/CD, observability tools, and GenAI productivity tools are nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave
Inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process
Reasonable workplace and recruitment accommodations
Purpose-driven work at a B Corp-certified company