Design, develop, and implement customer communication documents based on detailed business requirements.
Author and configure templates using Smart Communications modules, including Advanced Template Designer, Data Modeler, and Web Editor.
Develop Static Layouts for Print and Responsive Layouts for Web within the Smart Communications platform.
Prepare and map XML data schemas to ensure accurate integration with business data objects.
Create Simple/Scriptable Batch Config/Template Selector and Output Configurations for post-processing.
Design and develop high-quality, clean, understandable, maintainable, and extensible code.
Develop and implement comprehensive test plans to accurately validate application code and functionality.
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation, adhering to all company standards.
Contribute significantly to the project estimation process, reviewing and challenging estimates where necessary.

5+ years of hands-on Smart Communications (or Thunderhead) development experience.
Expertise in template authoring, recognizing common graphical elements, information blocks, layouts, stylesets, variable data, and functional similarity.
Sound knowledge of the SMARTCOMM/Thunderhead Suites of Products and related APIs.
Familiarity with Smart Communications Appliance Configuration and Deployment Models (Cloud/Hybrid).
Minimum 2 years of hands-on Java development experience in a professional setting.
Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and core Java features (e.g., generics, streams, lambda expressions).
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Basic understanding of security best practices in Java applications.
Expertise in Java/J2EE, JSON, and web services is highly desirable.
Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit is desired.
Good written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Senior Developer – Smart Comms

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