Job Title: OpenText Exstream (Cloud Native) Developer

Introduction:

The client is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer to join our team. This role will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining our customer communication management (CCM) solutions using OpenText Exstream in a cloud-native environment. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in the Exstream platform, coupled with hands-on experience in deploying and managing applications on Microsoft Azure, specifically using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). You will play a critical role in modernizing our document generation capabilities and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of our CCM systems.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, implementation, and support of complex customer communication solutions using OpenText Exstream Cloud Native.
• Develop and manage Exstream applications within a containerized architecture using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Architect and build robust, scalable, and secure integrations between Exstream and other enterprise systems, data sources, and APIs.
• Create, modify, and manage sophisticated document templates, logic, and workflows using Exstream Communications Designer, Empower, and other related components.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and effective solutions.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment of Exstream applications in the Azure cloud environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures to ensure system stability and performance.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in CCM, cloud computing, and container orchestration.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with the OpenText Exstream platform, including significant experience with recent versions (v23.4 or higher).
  • Demonstrated experience developing and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment.
• Technical Skills:
  • OpenText Exstream: Expertise in Communications Designer, Empower, Communication Server, and document composition/production workflows.
  • Cloud Platform: Proven experience with Microsoft Azure services.
  • Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for application deployment, scaling, and management.
  • DevOps: Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Azure DevOps, Git, Jenkins).
  • Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and familiarity with programming languages such as Java or C#.
  • Data Formats: Strong understanding of data structures and formats like XML, JSON, and flat files.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with OpenText Exstream Cloud Native (CN) version is highly desirable.
• Microsoft Azure or Kubernetes certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer - CKAD).
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.