AEM Backend Lead Developer

Infosys is seeking a highly skilled AEM Backend Technology Lead to spearhead the development optimization and maintenance of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) backend architectures. This role involves leading technical teams driving innovation and ensuring high-performance content management solutions.In the role of Technology Lead you will be a technology professional adding value to a gamut of Software Development lifecycle stages. You will create detailed design artifacts like program specifications test plans; and independently develop and review code and contribute to the go-live plan. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best talent in the industry to create innovative high quality and defect-free solutions to meet our clients business needs. You will be part of a learning culture where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged excellence is rewarded and diversity is respected and valued.

This position is based out of Chicago IL. This position may require re-location and or travel to project location.

Qualifications
Basic
Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
5 years of experience in AEM backend development with a focus on architecture and scalability.

• 8 years of experience in AEM backend development with a focus on architecture and scalability.
• Expert proficiency in Java OSGi Apache Sling and JCR repository management.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs GraphQL Microservices and third-party integrations.
• Hands-on knowledge of AEM Dispatcher caching techniques and CDN optimizations.
• Experience with Cloud (AWS Azure GCP) Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams while maintaining hands-on technical contributions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and expertise in debugging complex AEM issues.

• Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service and modern deployment models.
• Familiarity with Adobe Target Adobe Analytics and AI-driven personalization techniques.
• Exposure to headless CMS architectures and GraphQL-driven content management.
• Knowledge of security standards compliance frameworks (GDPR CCPA) and accessibility guidelines.

• Architect develop and enhance AEM backend services workflows and integrations.
• Define and implement best practices for AEM development ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Lead the development of OSGi bundles Apache Sling models and JCR repository structures.
• Optimize AEM Dispatcher caching strategies and content delivery networks (CDN).
• Oversee integrations with third-party APIs databases authentication mechanisms and cloud services.
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams frontend developers and content authors to ensure seamless functionality.
• Conduct technical reviews mentorship and hands-on coding to uphold engineering excellence.
• Manage performance optimization debugging and troubleshooting of AEM environments.
• Ensure compliance with security standards accessibility guidelines and industry best practices.
• Stay ahead of AEM innovations cloud migrations and advancements in content management technologies.

The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.


Estimated annual compensation range for candidates in the below locations will be-
Chicago IL: $75987 to $98784

Along with competitive pay as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits :

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off