Expert Java Developer

Overview

Ciklum is looking for a Expert Java Developer to join our team full-time in India.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Expert Java Developer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Solution Architecture: Lead the end-to-end solution design and architecture for AEM Sites, Assets, and Forms. Create and own the solution architecture documents, technical specifications, and integration pathways
• Technical Leadership: Act as the lead technical expert for project teams. Provide hands-on guidance, mentorship, and code-review oversight to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Stakeholder & Client Consultation: Collaborate directly with business stakeholders, product managers, and clients to understand and translate business goals into tangible technical requirements and strategic roadmaps
• Platform & Integration: Architect and oversee the integration of AEM with other Adobe Experience Cloud products (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Target, Campaign, Commerce) and third-party systems (e.g., CRM, CDP, REST/SOAP APIs)
• Governance & Best Practices: Define and enforce AEM development best practices, governance models, and component-based development standards to ensure scalability and maintainability
• Performance & Security: Lead efforts in performance tuning, load testing, and security hardening of the AEM platform. Design and configure dispatcher and CDN strategies
• DevOps & Cloud Strategy: Guide CI/CD pipeline strategy (using Adobe Cloud Manager, Jenkins, etc.) and advocate for DevOps principles. Provide expert guidance on AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS) migration and operations

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional experience in enterprise Java/J2EE software development
• 7+ years of hands-on, in-depth experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM 6.x and AEM as a Cloud Service)
• Proven experience acting in an Architect or Technical Lead capacity on multiple large-scale AEM implementation projects
• AEM Core: Mastery of AEM building blocks: OSGi, Apache Sling, JCR/Oak, Sightly (HTL), and AEM Workflows
• AEM Solutions: Deep expertise in designing and implementing AEM Sites (Templates, Components, Editable Templates) and AEM Assets (DAM, Metadata Schemas, Workflows)
• Java/J2EE: Expert-level Java programming skills and a strong understanding of enterprise design patterns and frameworks (e.g., Spring)
• Web Technologies: Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)
• Integrations: Demonstrable experience integrating AEM with RESTful and SOAP-based web services
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Solid understanding of AEM Dispatcher configuration, caching strategies, CI/CD pipelines (Maven, Git, Jenkins/Cloud Manager), and deployment models

What`s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.

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Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.