Job Specifications
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.
About Manulife And John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.
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.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the appli
About the Company
Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We have more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents serving ~34 million customers worldwide, and over $1.3 trillion in assets under management and administration.
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