Lead OpenText Exstream Developer

Job Description Summary

The Java / OpenText Exstream Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting document generation and backend application capabilities within the Enterprise Document Management and Client Onboarding ecosystem. This is a blended engineering role requiring hands-on expertise across OpenText Exstream and Java/Spring/Spring Boot, with responsibility for delivering end-to-end solutions across document composition, APIs, integrations, and supporting services.

Job Description

This position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation to be in the office 3 days per week at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, enhance, and support document generation solutions using OpenText Exstream, including templates, layouts, reusable components, data-driven documents, and PDF/HTML outputs.

• Design, develop, and support backend applications and services using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.

• Translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions spanning document generation, backend services, data, and integrations.

• Perform data mapping and integration across XML, databases, APIs, delimited/columnar files, and other enterprise data sources.

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, architects, developers, and Quality Engineering teams throughout design, development, testing, and implementation.

• Troubleshoot application, integration, document-generation, and production issues and drive them through resolution.

• Contribute to application modernization, platform migration, proof-of-concepts, technical evaluations, and target-state solution development.

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate analysis, coding, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and code quality while applying appropriate engineering judgment and validation.

• Contribute to technical standards, reusable components, engineering best practices, CI/CD, operational stability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of application development experience with demonstrated ability to independently design and deliver enterprise solutions.

• Strong hands-on experience with OpenText Exstream 16.2+ and Exstream Designer, including templates, page layouts, complex data-driven tables, data sections, reusable components, PDF, and HTML outputs.

• Strong hands-on development experience with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.

• Experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting RESTful APIs, microservices, and system integrations.

• Experience with SQL and relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle, including query development, troubleshooting, and data integration.

• Experience with XML, data mapping, Unix/Linux, source control, CI/CD, and Agile software delivery practices.

• Experience effectively using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, code quality, testing, and problem resolution.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, design, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across technologies and collaborate with business and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MessagePoint, enterprise document management, or other document composition platforms.

• Experience with application modernization, legacy platform migration, ETL/data integration, and enterprise integration patterns.

• Financial Services, Wealth Management, Client Onboarding, or other regulated-industry experience.

Role Expectations:

The engineer is expected to work across both OpenText Exstream and Java-based application components rather than being limited to a single technology. The individual should independently own technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and production support; develop strong domain knowledge; leverage AI to improve development efficiency and quality; and contribute to holistic solutions across document generation, backend services, data, and integrations.

Education

Bachelor’s - Completed (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience – 10 to 15 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.  Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 

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