BigStep Technologies - AEM DevOps/Release Engineer

Job Description AEM DevOps / Release Engineer

Role Summary :

We are seeking a skilled AEM DevOps / Release Engineer who will be responsible for managing code deployments, release processes, and platform-level configurations across Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) environments. The role requires strong expertise in CI/CD tools, AEM platform operations, and cloud infrastructure (AWS).

Key Responsibilities :

Code Deployment & Release Management :

- Manage end-to-end release cycles, including deployment planning and execution.

- Automate and monitor build pipelines using Jenkins and Bitbucket.

- Implement and maintain branching/merging strategies for stable releases.

AEM Platform Management :

- Configure and support AEM environments (Author, Publish, Dispatcher).

- Setup and maintain OOTB AEM workflows and provide support for custom workflows.

- Perform dispatcher rule changes and coordinate DNS updates during deployments.

- Integrate and troubleshoot Adobe Analytics and Adobe Target within AEM.

- Ensure secure access via IP whitelisting and related configurations.

Cloud & Infrastructure (AWS) :

- Work with AWS to configure infrastructure components as needed.

- Provision and manage new databases for applications.

- Setup and maintain Lambda functions to support AEM and business integrations.

Operational Support :

- Monitor application health and troubleshoot deployment issues.

- Collaborate with developers, QA, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth release cycles.

- Document deployment procedures, workflows, and configurations.

Required Skills & Experience :

- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Git).

- Strong knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform and dispatcher configurations.

- Experience with Adobe Analytics and Adobe Target integrations.

- Familiarity with release management processes in enterprise environments.

- Good understanding of IP whitelisting, DNS updates, and network-level configurations.

- Experience with AWS services databases (RDS/DynamoDB), Lambda functions, networking.

- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work in cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, Infra, Business).

Nice to Have :

- Knowledge of AEM as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS).

- Exposure to automation scripting (Python, Shell, or Groovy).

- Experience in monitoring tools (CloudWatch, New Relic, Datadog).