Software Engineer (OpenText Exstream Developer

Are you an experienced Software Engineer with OpenText Exstream expertise looking for your next challenge? Would you like to join our Software Engineering team and help DWP Digital modernise the way it delivers public services?We're looking for skilled Software Engineers who want to contribute to innovative digital services that support millions of people across the UK. You'll play a key role in transforming public services and delivering accessible, reliable and secure digital solutions that help citizens access vital services.Our Engineers build and run applications as part of multidisciplinary agile delivery teams. You'll work with a range of technical and business specialists to design, develop and improve services that deliver real value for users. If you're excited by problem-solving and the opportunity to deliver innovative technology, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be expected to collaborate effectively with others, actively seek input from colleagues and value a multidisciplinary team over hierarchy. As a Software Engineer (OpenText Exstream Developer), you will develop and maintain software products that make up citizen and organisation-facing services and contribute towards their design. You will be responsible for the operational stability of the products you build and be able to effect change in the ongoing robustness and resilience of those products. You will work within and contribute to the overall software development lifecycle process as part of a multi-functional Agile delivery team focused on one or more products. As a Software Engineer (OpenText Exstream Developer), you will:

• Be involved in developing, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting applications which produce multi-channel output across a number of DWP services.
• Monitor system robustness, resilience and stability, working to migrate from legacy OpenText Exstream to the latest cloud-first solution. Manage and maintain the orchestration within OpenText Communications Builder.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams, in collaboration with architects and engineers, to design software products that make up services used by millions of people.
• Build and consume APIs, with a focus on an API-first design approach.
• Collaborate with other areas to help build comprehensive suites of automated tests to improve product quality.
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, shaping team decisions and driving continuous improvement.
• Be able to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate clear and confident verbal and written communication skills and build strong collaborative relationships across DWP.
• Provide technical advice and input into new requirements.
• Work closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to refine and shape requirements.
• Help ensure we follow best practice and guide our teams on how to deliver quality software products.
• Support Software Engineering teams by providing technical leadership and guidance.
• Contribute to setting the strategic direction for the product team and the wider Software Engineering community.
Please note: As part of the role, you may be required to travel regularly to other Digital Hub locations listed in the Location section of this advert. Further details will be discussed with successful candidates.