MarkLogic Developer

Impelsys Overview

Impelsys is a market leader in providing cutting-edge digital transformation solutions & services – leveraging digital, AI, ML, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies. We deliver custom solutions that meet customers’ technology needs wherever they are in their digital lifecycle.

With 20+ years of experience, we have helped our clients to build, deploy & streamline their digital infrastructure by providing innovative solutions & value-driven services to transform their business to thrive in a digital economy. We offer expertise in providing Products & Platforms, Enterprise Technology Services, and Learning & Content Services to drive business success.

Some of our marquee customers include Elsevier, Wolters Kluwer, Pearson, American Heart Association, Disney, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, BBC, Encyclopedia Britannica, McGraw-Hill, Royal College of Nursing, and Wiley.

Our technology stack is varied and cutting edge. We have moved from monolithic applications to distributed architecture to now, microservices based architecture. Our platform runs on Java, LAMP and AngularJS. Our mobile apps are native apps as well as apps built using React, Xamarin and Ionic. Our bespoke development services' TRM includes AngularJS, jQuery, Bootstrap, Cordova, Kafka, PNGINX, Propel, MongoDB, MySQL, DynamoDB, and Docker among others.

Impelsys is a Great Place to Work certified company & has a global footprint of 1,100+ employees, with its delivery centers in New York, USA, Amsterdam, Porto and Bangalore & Mangalore in India.

Overview:

Contribute to our client’s publishing ecosystem by supporting, configuring, and developing content management systems to sustain the publishing environment. Knowledge in XML technologies, XSLT, XQuery, XPath and related technologies and Schematron, Content management, and full-stack systems is essential to support the development process. Collaboration with a team of internal and external resources to configure application software and databases, writing, testing, and deploying code to support end users is critical. A key function of the role includes translating end user requirements to deliver efficient solutions that align with business objectives.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

The job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work effectively within a small team to maximize productivity and efficiency by coordinating seamlessly across global time zones, collaborating with both internal and external team members
• Provide technical support for relational and XML-based content systems to manipulate data and support business objectives
• Manage integrations between RSuite, Mark Logic, and MySQL databases
• Gather and interpret Voice of the Customer (VoC) feedback to ensure our systems align with customer needs and develop solutions to further support end users
• Write clear technical specifications and comprehensive documentation
• Proficiently develop XQuery and XSLT code to enhance system functionality
• Maintain and extend DTDs/schemas/schematron, XSD
• Streamline testing, code review, and deployment processes using automation technologies such as Postman and Jenkins
• Deploy and test code across development, staging, and production environments
• Ensure change requests are implemented accurately and on schedule while keeping customers advised of on-going development priorities
• Conduct in-depth analysis of requirements and enhancement requests from end users and align requirements with business objectives
• Find and correct XML database inconsistencies and design and implement solutions to reduce degradation of data
• Implement medium to large system improvements utilizing XQuery and XSLT code to reduce technical debt
• Administer the MarkLogic, MySQL, and RSuite application environment on both Windows and Linux servers
• Demonstrate ownership and an ability to solve complex problems by researching and implementing solutions
• Embrace a continuous improvement mindset by researching new technologies and recommending solutions that enhance the content management publishing workflow
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of web services and APIs.
• Linux administration

Qualifications and Education:

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

• Three to five years of working with content management systems and publishing workflows.
• Solid understanding and minimum three years of experience working with XML, XQuery, and XSLT.
• Proficiency in metadata modeling within a content management system.
• Comfortable with Windows and Linux server administration.
• Exposure to any of the following technologies is a plus: MarkLogic, RSuite, Java, Docker, Nifi, JSON, Javascript and frontend technologies like Angular
• Comfortable using XML-based tools and editors, including Schematron, XForms, and oXygen.
• Knowledge of scripting languages, databases, as well as declarative and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with DevOps tools, specifically using Git, as well as automated deployment/testing methodologies such as Jenkins.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and translate their requirements into technical solutions.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Sciences, or a related field.

Language, Analytical Skills and Person Specifications

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Effective communications skills, both oral and written, are required. Must be effective at understanding and communicating with an array of stakeholders: project management, programmers and tech staff, upper management, other [client name] staff, external contractors, vendors, clients, and customers.

Excellent Leadership and Teamwork. Working effectively with internal and external team members at various levels to achieve results through cooperative, goal-oriented approach

Problem-solving and Analytical skills. Must be able to effectively analyze and trouble shoot issues, work with others to overcome obstacles, and identify and quickly deploy solutions.

Multitasking. Ability to manage multiple projects, switching quickly from task to task, as needed

Results Focus and Accountability. Achieving results within project schedules and deadlines, setting challenging goals, prioritizing tasks, accepting accountability, and providing leadership.