Job Title: AEM BE Developer

Location: Bangalore

Company: Bridgestone

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Title: Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) BE developer

Role Overview

At Bridgestone Retail Operations the Customer is #1. BSRO operates more than 2,200 stores and employs over 21,000 teammates in the United States and is the industry leader in Complete Auto Care. Our locations include the Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, Hibdon Tires and Wheel Works brands.

We are seeking a highly skilled AEM Backend Developer to design, develop, and optimize backend solutions for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)-based applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, python, OSGi, Sling, JCR, and AEM workflows, enabling seamless content management and efficient system performance. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, architects, and content authors to build scalable, high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

AEM Backend Development
Develop custom AEM components, templates, services, and workflows using Java, python, OSGi, and Apache Sling.
Design and implement AEM Content Repository (JCR) structures for efficient content storage and retrieval.
Build and extend AEM servlets, filters, event listeners, and schedulers to enhance platform functionality.
Implement AEM Workflows, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, and Content Services for structured content delivery.
Optimize AEM Dispatcher rules and caching mechanisms to improve system performance.

Integration & API Development

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party services with AEM.
Work on headless AEM implementations, ensuring seamless data exchange with frontend applications.
Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms, including SSO, OAuth, and LDAP integrations.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployments.
caching, and minimizing render-blocking resources.
Ensure cross-browser compatibility and adherence to SEO best practices.
Improve page load speeds and Core Web Vitals for better user engagement.

Performance Optimization & Security

Optimize AEM query performance using JCR queries (XPath, SQL2) and indexing.
Enhance system scalability and reliability by fine-tuning backend services.
Implement security best practices, including user access control, content authorization, and secure API development.
Monitor and resolve memory leaks, concurrency issues, and system bottlenecks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Backend Development & AEM Expertise
5 + years of experience in AEM backend development with Java, python, OSGi, and Apache Sling.
Proficiency in JCR (Java Content Repository), Oak, and AEM DAM (Digital Asset Management).
Experience in developing AEM servlets, event listeners, and Sling models.
Strong knowledge of AEM Dispatcher configuration and caching strategies.
Integration & API Development
Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party integrations.
Knowledge of SSO, OAuth, JWT, and LDAP authentication mechanisms.
Hands-on experience with Apache Felix, Sling Models, and HTL Use-API.
Familiarity with AEM Cloud Service and headless AEM implementations.