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 Austin, TX. This position may require re-location and or travel to project location. Qualifications Basic • Bachelor’s 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+ yearsof experience in AEM backend development with a focus on architecture and scalability.Required Skills & Qualifications • 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.Good to Have • 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.Key Responsibilities • 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. Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.