AEM Backend Developer

About Kanerika

Who we are:

Kanerika is rated 4.6/5 on Glassdoor, for many good reasons. We truly value our employees' growth, well-being, and diversity, and people’s experiences bear this out. At Kanerika, we offer a host of enticing benefits that create an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. From our inclusive hiring practices and mandatory training on creating a safe work environment to our flexible working hours and generous parental leave, we prioritize the well-being and success of our employees. Our commitment to professional development is evident through our mentorship programs, job training initiatives, and support for professional certifications. Additionally, our company-sponsored outings and various time-off benefits ensure a healthy work-life balance. Join us at Kanerika and become part of a vibrant and diverse community where your talents are recognized, your growth is nurtured, and your contributions make a real impact. See the benefits section below for the perks you’ll get while working for Kanerika.

Locations

Hyderabad, Indore and Ahmedabad.

Role:

We are looking for an experienced AEM Backend Developer to join our digital platforms team. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills in Java (primary) and/or Python, along with proven experience in designing and building scalable, maintainable Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) solutions. This role will focus on implementing backend logic, custom workflows, integrations, and supporting content management features.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain AEM-based backend solutions, components, and templates.
• Develop custom AEM Sling models, servlets, services, and OSGi components.
• Build and integrate RESTful services and APIs to support frontend and third-party systems.
• Work closely with frontend developers and AEM content authors to support dynamic content delivery.
• Develop automation scripts using Java/Python for data handling, deployment, and reporting needs.
• Implement AEM workflows, user permissions, and version control for content.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in AEM environments.
• Optimize AEM performance, scalability, and security configurations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality web applications.
• Mandatory Skills
• 3+ years of experience in AEM backend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, OSGi, Sling, and JCR.
• Experience with Python for backend scripting, automation, or integration tasks.
• Knowledge of AEM architecture including dispatcher, replication agents, and workflows.
• Experience working with AEM APIs, servlets, event handlers, schedulers, and custom components.
• Understanding of REST APIs, JSON/XML data handling.
• Familiarity with Maven, Git, Jenkins, and Agile development practices

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Exposure to Adobe Experience Cloud tools like Adobe Target, Analytics, Campaign.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based AEM (Adobe as a Cloud Service) is a plus.
• Basic familiarity with frontend technologies (React/Angular/HTL) is beneficial.