Hybrid Backend Developer – AEM, Drupal, Adobe Target, GTM

at Klick

• Job title: Backend Developer – AEM, Drupal, Adobe Target, GTM
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: AEM, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Drupal, GraphQL, Java, JavaScript, Jenkins, Node.js, PHP, Symfony
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Backend Developer at Klick Health, specializing in AEM and Drupal components for dynamic content delivery. Collaborating with analytics for event tracking and mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the backend development of AEM or Drupal components, modules, and services that power dynamic content delivery.
• Design and implement Adobe Target integrations to enable A/B, multivariate, and audience-based testing.
• Partner with analytics teams to architect data layers, event tracking, and tagging frameworks within GTM and Adobe Launch.
• Ensure accurate data capture for Adobe Analytics, user journeys, and conversion tracking across personalized experiences.
• Build and maintain APIs and middleware connecting CMS, personalization, and analytics platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align tagging and tracking logic with business KPIs and testing plans.
• Support multi-environment CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure, or Adobe Cloud).
• Perform code reviews, document integrations, and maintain technical specifications.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot issues across CMS, personalization, and analytics layers to ensure seamless operation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of backend or CMS development experience, preferably in enterprise-grade AEM or Drupal implementations.
• Strong expertise in AEM (Sling, OSGi, JCR, Dispatcher) or Drupal (Symfony, Composer, custom module development).
• Proven experience implementing and managing Adobe Target personalization and testing workflows (A/B, MVT).
• Advanced understanding of tagging frameworks, including Google Tag Manager (GTM), Adobe Launch, and Adobe Analytics.
• Experience designing and maintaining data layers for accurate tracking and reporting.
• Hands-on experience building and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Proficiency in Java, PHP, or Node.js for backend logic and integration.
• Proficiency in fundamental front-end languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with cloud hosting and CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Adobe Cloud Manager).
• Hands-on experience with tools like Github Co-pilot and Cursor for core development.
• Understanding of security, performance optimization, and privacy compliance (GDPR, OneTrust).
• Experience collaborating with QA, analytics, and DevOps teams to ensure test accuracy and deployment consistency.