Lead OpenText Exstream Developer

Raymond James & Associates; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James & Associates in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Java/OpenText Exstream Engineer to design, develop, and support document generation and backend services within the Enterprise Document Management and Client Onboarding ecosystem.

This hybrid role requires hands-on work with OpenText Exstream, Java, Spring, REST APIs, and microservices, delivering end-to-end solutions from templates to integrations across systems.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of application development experience delivering enterprise solutions.
• Hands-on experience with OpenText Exstream 16.2+ and Exstream Designer, including templates, layouts, and data-driven outputs.
• Strong 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 (SQL Server or Oracle) including data integration.
• Experience with XML data mapping, Unix/Linux, source control, CI/CD, and Agile practices.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and code quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and support document generation solutions using OpenText Exstream, including templates and PDF/HTML outputs.
• Build backend applications and services using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.
• Translate requirements into scalable technical solutions across document generation, data, and integrations.
• Perform data mapping and integration across XML, databases, APIs, and files.
• Collaborate with analysts, architects, developers, and QA throughout design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive resolution in production and integration environments.
• Contribute to technical standards, reusable components, CI/CD, and platform modernization.

Skills

OpenText Exstream

Java

Spring Framework

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL

XML

Unix/Linux

CI/CD

Agile

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OpenText Exstream 16.2+

Exstream Designer

Java

Spring

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL

XML

Unix/Linux

CI/CD

Agile

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

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

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

Benefits

• 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.

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