Full Stack AEM Developer

What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.

At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world's leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story.

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-stack developer with experience developing and managing websites on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) systems with a headless CMS architecture, integrating front-end React components with AEM components, maintaining and enhancing the AEM java backend. Additionally, the role will involve designing and maintaining scalable Java-based RESTful APIs, overseeing deployment processes, and managing CI/CD pipelines. Your responsibilities will also include administering and optimizing AWS Cloud Services and maintaining native Android and iOS applications.

Mandatory Skills

• Proficiency in developing and managing websites on the AEM architecture stack involving React, Java, Sightly, OSGi

• Experience with Java-based backend development and scalable RESTful APIs using AWS Lambdas, API Gateways and Cloud front.

• Proficiency with Docker, deployment pipelines involving Bitbucket and Serverless CI/CD.

• Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud Services including OpenSearch, Kibana, CloudFront, API Gateway, and CloudFormation.

• Familiarity with native Android and iOS applications using modern UI frameworks, test driven development approaches and deployment processes.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop and manage websites leveraging the React framework and AEM systems with a headless CMS architecture.

• Integrate front-end React components into AEM components or templates for seamless user experiences.

• Maintain and enhance the AEM backend implemented in Java to ensure optimal performance and scalability.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable Java-based RESTful APIs using AWS Lambda.

• Continuously monitor backend performance, identify optimization opportunities, and improve code efficiency.

• Manage and update CI/CD pipelines, leveraging tools such as Docker, Serverless CI/CD, package managers, and AWS services.

• Oversee deployment processes to ensure smooth, reliable software releases.

• Administer and optimize data on OpenSearch instances.

• Manage website and Lambda infrastructure using services like CloudFront, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and CloudFormation.

• Streamline data flow and pipelines using AWS services such as S3, Simple Queue Services (SQS), and Secrets Manager.

• Familiarity with native Android and iOS applications using modern UI frameworks, test driven development approaches and deployment processes.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Date of Posting: 11/07/2025

Next Steps: If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you Please apply directly with us.

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