ECM Developer (Contractor)

OVERVIEW

The ECM Developer is a highly skilled software engineer supporting an ECM platform comprised of IBM FileNet P8 and Business Automation Workflow (BAW) with a migration to IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation (CP4BA) and Red Hat OpenShift on AWS (ROSA) soon. This position is responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-grade, cloud-native ECM solutions and will work alongside a talented team of ECM Analysts and Architects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, enhance, and sustain complex, high-performance Java applications, including a mission-critical service layer for the ECM platform, adhering to contemporary IT standards.
• Analyze and deliver solutions for various business requirements, recommending innovative solutions balancing quality and speed of delivery.
• Ensure ECM platform and solutions are highly secure, vulnerability-free, follow modern standards, and look for opportunities to implement new technologies.
• Maintain a production-first mindset focused on scale, uptime, and ability to rapidly triage/resolve production issues.
• Work closely with internal business units to facilitate project completion.
• Provide technical demonstrations/presentations to fellow team members, business partners, and project stakeholders.
• Promote a cooperative and productive team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

• Expert-level understanding of Widget and Plug-In development with an emphasis on reusability
• Strong understanding of API development best practices, integration patterns, and REST principles
• Extensive experience customizing ICN and ICM using Dojo framework
• Extensive experience designing and deploying BAW solutions
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology (Scrum or Kanban), Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, Maven, Jenkins
• Familiarity with the OpenAPI Specification (OAS 3.x)
• Proficiency with RHEL and ROSA
• Familiarity developing solutions on a Kubernetes-based containerization platform (OpenShift 4.x)
• Proficiency with Cloud platforms (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure), certification preferred
• Familiarity with security methodologies (Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, Agile)
• Familiarity with Gen AI (WatsonX.ai) a plus

Skills

• IBM FileNet P8 Suite: Content Manager, Process Engine, ICN, ICM, BAW, Records Manager (IER), ICC, FileNet Deployment Manager (FDM), Sweep Framework.
• ICN Customization: Plugin development, External Data Services (EDS), Feature Plugins, Action Plugins, Context Menu Customization.
• Java/J2EE: Core Java, Spring Boot, Struts, JPA, Hibernate, Microservices architecture.
• RESTful API Development: Design and implementation of services using Spring and Struts.
• Web Technologies: Dojo, NodeJS, AngularJS, ReactJS, HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, JSON.
• ECM Migration Experience (e.g., SharePoint to FileNet, Domino to FileNet, FileNet P8 to CP4BA).
• Security & Governance: Security proxies, Change Preprocessors, Role-based access control, Document retention policies.
• Operating Systems: Windows, RHEL, UNIX, AIX
• AWS Cloud Services: EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, Elastic Beanstalk, Elastic Container Service, CloudFront, API Gateway, CloudWatch, Auto Scaling, EC2 Image Builder.
• DevOps Tools: AzDO, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Ansible, Packer, Terraform.
• Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL
• App/Web Servers: IBM WebSphere, WebLogic, Apache Tomcat
• Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban
• Reporting & Automation: Sweep jobs, Materialized views, Stored procedures, Control-M job scheduling.
• Highly skilled in developing and maintaining REST APIs in Java with frameworks like Spring, Struts, and Quarkus.
• Expert level ability to interact with P8 Content Engine and Process Engine APIs
• Highly skilled in ICN 3.x+, ICM 5.x, and BAW 24.x customizations
• Proficient in developing and deploying applications on IBM WebSphere (ND, Liberty, Open Liberty) as well as building self-hosted applications capable of running independently on embedded web servers (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, and JSON
• Familiar with Microsoft Azure DevOps and Microsoft Office software, including strong ability to analyze data using Excel for reporting and data mining.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce rich design documentation
• Ability to estimate effort, meet delivery dates, and complete tasks necessary to achieve objectives while minimizing defects.
• Additional Desired Skills:
• Ability to develop IBM Datacap rulesets and Custom Actions
• Python development experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an ECM Software Developer
• 5+ years developing and delivering enterprise-grade ECM solutions on IBM FileNet-based imaging platforms with Java/J2EE.
• 5+ years of work experience in implementing, configuring, customizing, and maintaining IBM FileNet-based imaging platforms.