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Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.

Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity:  We are seeking a Senior Document Composition Specialist to join our team in our Fort Worth, Texas location. This critical position will play a key role in designing, modifying, developing, and implementing software programming applications. 

Work Authorization: 
To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. 

Your Responsibilities:

• Design and develop document templates using OpenText Exstream and Messagepoint

• Test, maintain, support, and document templates and document applications

• Fluent with document design and Exstream Admin functions

• End to end delivery and deployment of Application Packages

• Review code changes for other Exstream develop and approve them for production release

• Performs testing for developed applications.

• Learn and maintain legacy systems and custom applications

• Assist with creating standards and architecting new client solutions in Exstream.

• Assure that all work performed on projects adheres to standards.

• Clearly communicate verbally and in written form – articulating complex thoughts and ideas in small or large group settings

• Able to work well in a collaborative team environment with various personalities

• Work with limited direction on assignments.

• Stays current with software and industry trends.

• Work closely with Customer Service and Production to assist with print issues.

• Ensures the operating efficiency of existing application systems. Maintains records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.

• Mentorship of junior developers

You Must Have:

• 10+ years’ experience object-oriented design/development using general purpose languages

• 10+ years’ experience utilizing OpenText Exstream composition software, including designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions using the platform

• Messagepoint programming experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or MIS

• Ability to handle and keep track of a multitude of assignments at one time

• Attention to detail, excellent organization skills and a sense of urgency

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Solid analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

• Keen eye for Quality and process

• Enjoys working as part of a team

• Expertise with Windows development environment

• Proven PDF/Postscript Technology Experience (Parsing, Generating, Manipulating)

• Software design patterns

• Good interpersonal skills

• Proactive Team Member

• No sponsorship provided 

We Would Also Prefer:

• Experience utilizing XML input and output formats

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages and SQL Server

• Previous print and mail experience

• Knowledge of other composition tools a plus, including Quadient, Compart, Solimar, etc.

• Familiarity with Agile development process.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employee.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.  

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay. 

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. 

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.