Adobe Experience Manager Back-end Developer

This Adobe AEM Cloud Backend Developer role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Manulife's global digital infrastructure As part of the Global Operations & Marketing Technology team, the developer will help build and optimize scalable backend solutions that power enterprise-level websites across regions. This role supports our mission to deliver consistent, high-performing digital experiences to customers worldwide. The successful candidate will gain exposure to global collaboration, cloud-native architecture, and strategic digital transformation initiatives—making a tangible impact on how Manulife engages with its customers globally

Position Responsibilities:

• Translate business and functional requirements into detailed technical specifications and user stories, ensuring alignment with Adobe AEM Cloud architecture and capabilities
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and reusable back-end components and services within AEM Cloud
• Apply Adobe-recommended/Industry patterns for multi-tenant architecture, content fragment models, and headless CMS integrations
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that integrate seamlessly with AEM and third-party systems
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Document code and technical processes.
• Upholds software development leading practices, including writing clean and extensive code
• Ensure smooth deployment and monitoring of AEM Cloud services across environments
• Resolve and rectify issues related to AEM Cloud deployments, including dispatcher configurations, replication agents, and OSGi bundles
• Perform code / work reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the software development lifecycle
• Stay up-to-date with the AEM Cloud updates, industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance platform capabilities
• Ensure the protection and authentication of sensitive data at rest or in transit by implementing security mechanisms
• Ensure ongoing maintenance and support of AEM Cloud environments, including patching, upgrades, and release management

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience developing and deploying solutions on Adobe AEM Cloud, including familiarity with AEM as a Cloud Service architecture
• Proficient in Adobe's procedures for component development, content modeling, and cloud-native scalability
• Proficiency in Java, Sling, OSGi, and other technologies commonly used in AEM back-end development
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages commonly used for back-end development
• Experience with RESTful API design, integration, and microservices architecture
• Hands on experience with Adobe I/O, GraphQL APIs, and headless CMS implementations
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including automated testing, code quality checks, and deployment pipelines
• Familiarity with designing, building, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining code in multi-service architecture
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Knowledge of cloud fundamentals and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to fix complex issues in distributed systems
• Proficient in communication and documentation, adept at working efficiently in multi-functional teams

When you join our team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

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Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

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Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.