Software Developer - OpenText Exstream (Cloud Native) || Remote - NJ || Contract

Software Developer – OpenText Exstream (Cloud Native)Location: RemoteContractJob Summary: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.Key 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.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.