Sr. Java Developer (Magnolia CMS)
About client:
A global IT and consulting company based in Bangalore, India, providing IT services to clients worldwide across multiple industries.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced [7-9] Java Developer (preferred with Magnolia CMS) to join our Digital Experience (DX) unit.
1. Core Backend Development
Good expertise in Java 11/17, enterprise-grade backend engineering, REST API design, modular development, and building scalable CMS components and integration layers.
2. Magnolia CMS Expertise
Custom Java-based modules, components, templates, dialogs, JCR/YAML config, Groovy scripting, Freemarker/templating, Light Development (optional), workflows, DAM, personalization, caching & performance tuning, content apps, MGNL AdminCentral customization, module lifecycle/versioning, JCR SQL2 queries, headless/REST delivery, migration & upgrade support
3. Content Repository & Architecture
JCR concepts (nodes, properties, workspaces), Magnolia content structure, Jackrabbit/Oak persistence, templating system, content models, DAM, i18n, personalization architecture
4. Integration & API Skills
Backend integrations, microservices, OAuth2, SSO, JWT; JSON/XML etc
5. Build & CI/CD
GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions; Maven build pipelines etc
6. Deployment & Servers
Linux (Basic knowledge), Tomcat, JBoss; H2, PostgreSQL; Magnolia deployment lifecycle
7. Monitoring
Splunk, ELK/Elastic Stack, log analysis, performance troubleshooting with Dynatrace etc
8. Quality & Collaboration
JUnit, Mockito, debugging distributed systems, Agile teamwork; collaboration with Engineering, DevOps, E-Ops, SonarQube
Skills:
- This role focuses on building, enhancing, and maintaining digital platforms powered by Magnolia CMS.
- The ideal candidate has strong Java/J2EE expertise and hands-on Magnolia development experience, including exposure to Magnolia CMS product version upgrades or migrations, to support ongoing platform modernization.
- The resource will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and contribute to delivering scalable, high-quality digital solutions with exposure to AI based development.
