Document Developer

Job Description

As a Document Developer in Bellville, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining Sanlam’s letters and forms using Exstream and MTEXT languages. Your expertise will ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient document solutions that support the company’s operations. By analyzing business requirements, conducting unit testing, and providing technical support, you will contribute to seamless document management processes. This role offers opportunities to enhance your technical skills, coach others, and stay at the forefront of document development trends in the financial services industry.

Requirements

• Matric.
• Relevant IT Diploma or Computer Science degree would be recommended.
• 5 to 8 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in financial services will be an advantage.
• Experience in SOAP UI, GIT, XSD, XML, XL Release, XL Deploy and JIRA.
• Experience in Exstream or MTEXT environment will be an advantage.
• Sound understanding of the Document Development Process in the context of the Sanlam SDLC.
• Sound understanding of the Software Development process and methodology in the IT Organisation.
• Detail knowledge of Eloquence/Exstream and MTEXT will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis, development, authoring and maintenance of Sanlam letters and forms using mainly Exstream and MTEXT languages.
• Completion of impact analysis of the proposed system changes.
• Assist in model design and data structures to document service developers.
• Analysis and interpretation of business specifications received.
• Technical design and development of documents according to rules and standards.
• Complete unit testing to validate logic and correctness.
• Implement correct documents into the relevant environments as part of the release management process.
• Technical support / assistance to others on any issues related to document management domain.
• QA and review of developer specifications, developed documents and provide feedback.
• Maintenance and support of any errors in production.
• Perform standby.
• Increase Performance and Capability within Document Development Services domain through effective knowledge transfer (Coaching) of others in IT Delivery.
• Provide trusted advice about the implementation / adoption of the Document Development Services domain based on continuous research on technology trends and best practices.