AEM FullStack (Backend+ Frontend) Developer

Cognizant

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Primary Skill: AEM FullStack (Backend+ Frontend) Developer

Level: A/SA

Location : Any India Location

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain AEM components, templates, blocks, workflows, and services using AEM Cloud Service.
Implement AEM Sites, Assets, Frontend Modules and Forms modules to deliver engaging digital experiences.
Develop and integrate custom OSGi bundles, servlets, and Sling models using Java and AEM APIs.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers, content authors, and backend teams to ensure seamless user experiences.
Configure and manage AEM Dispatcher and caching mechanisms for performance optimization.
Work closely with DevOps and Cloud teams to automate deployments using CI/CD pipelines (Maven, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of AEM environments.
Ensure compliance with security, accessibility, and scalability standards.

Required Skills And Experience

5–6 years of hands-on experience in AEM development (AEM 6.5 and AEM as a Cloud Service preferred).
Strong proficiency in Java, OSGi, Sling, Sightly/HTL.
Strong knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React or Angular).
Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML-based integrations.
Experience with AEM Cloud Manager, Dispatcher configurations, Multi-site Management and content replication.
Experience with Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, Context Aware Configurations.
Familiarity with Headless CMS concepts and AEM GraphQL APIs.
Strong understanding of version control systems (Git) and build tools (Maven, Jenkins).
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and collaborative tools (Jira, Confluence).

Preferred Qualifications

Soft Skills