OpenText GURU - REMOTE - R1.2m PA
- Location
- Remote (South Africa)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary (as advertised)
- R1 200 000 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is a permanent, remote position for a highly skilled Implementation Developer to join a Rapid Response Team. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing critical document processing applications. The ideal candidate is described as a technically strong problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working with complex data and document workflows. The position offers a cost to company salary of R1.2m per annum, negotiable on experience and ability, and is being recruited by E-Merge. **What you will do** * Implement quick-turnaround changes. * Resolve production issues. * Ensure the smooth operation of customer communication systems. * Maintain and enhance existing document processing and composition applications. * Implement move/add/change requests, typically 3-20 hours in scope. * Modify workflows, templates, and page objects using CCM tools and scripting languages. * Ensure all changes align with technical design and business requirements. * Investigate and resolve complex document processing and data-related issues. * Diagnose problems arising from customer-specific data scenarios and formatting variations. * Identify root causes and implement robust, long-term solutions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Strong experience with OpenText Exstream Dialogue (essential). * Proficiency in Python / bash / Perl or similar scripting languages. * Experience with document composition/ CCM platforms (e.g., Sefas, GMC, or similar). * Solid understanding of data processing and multiple data formats (XML, CSV, fixed-width, EBCDIC, AFP, PostScript, PDF). * Experience working in Linux/ Unix environments. * Familiarity with Jira or similar work management tools. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with keen attention to detail. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly skilled Implementation Developer and a technically strong problem-solver. Candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with complex data and document workflows. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/opentext-guru-remote-r1.2m-pa-id-7503896 Source: jobmail
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