Sr Developer - AEM as a Cloud Service
Cognizant· enterprise· IT Services· Sep 4, 2026 · 2mo ago
Addison, Texas, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$145K–$185K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) as a Cloud Service Developer to support the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience developing scalable AEM solutions, implementing cloud-native best practices, and integrating AEM with enterprise applications.
In This Role, You Will
• Develop and maintain custom AEM components, templates, dialogs, workflows, and services using HTL, Java, Sling Models, and OSGi.
• Build responsive and accessible user experiences leveraging AEM Core Components, modern front-end frameworks, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Develop Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and headless content models to support omnichannel content delivery.
• Implement integrations between AEM and enterprise systems using REST APIs, GraphQL, Adobe I/O, and other integration frameworks.
• Configure and support AEM as a Cloud Service environments, including Cloud Manager deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with UX designers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable AEM solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards, security guidelines, and cloud-native best practices.
• Support AEM migration and modernization initiatives, including upgrades from AEM 6.5 and Adobe Managed Services environments to AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to authoring, publishing, content replication, caching, workflows, and deployment pipelines.
• Optimize AEM performance, component reusability, and content authoring experiences.
• Work closely with DevOps and platform teams to automate deployments and improve operational efficiency.
• Support production releases, platform maintenance, and incident resolution activities.
• Document technical designs, integration approaches, and development standards to support ongoing platform evolution.
Work Model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on business requirements, this position is Remote within the United States.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Please note that visa sponsorship or transfer is not available for this role now or in the future.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
• 5+ years of software development experience with at least 3+ years of hands-on Adobe Experience Manager development experience.
• Strong experience with Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS).
• Expertise developing AEM components, templates, workflows, Content Fragments, and Experience Fragments.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Sling Models, OSGi Services, Servlets, JCR, and Apache Sling.
• Experience with HTL (Sightly), JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web development.
• Experience implementing RESTful API integrations and enterprise application connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with Adobe Cloud Manager, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and deployment automation.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting AEM author, publish, and dispatcher environments.
• Understanding of AEM security, caching strategies, and performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and collaborative software delivery practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with AEM Headless CMS implementations and GraphQL.
• Experience with Adobe I/O Runtime and Event Framework.
• Experience with SPA Editor, Universal Editor, or Edge Delivery Services.
• Experience migrating applications to AEM as a Cloud Service.
• Experience integrating AEM with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, Adobe Campaign, or Adobe Experience Platform.
• Exposure to insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries.
• Experience working in cloud-native environments and DevOps-driven organizations.
Preferred Certifications
• Adobe Experience Manager Sites Developer Professional
• Adobe Experience Manager Architect Expert
• Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service Certification
• Adobe Experience Cloud Certifications
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.
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