# Senior Developer - Smart Comms

> Datacom · Taguig, Philippines (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-07

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Digital Engineering

## Description

### About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled **Smart Communications Developer** to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Smart Communications suite and a proven track record in designing, developing, and deploying complex customer communications solutions. This role is perfect for a hands-on developer who is passionate about clean code, effective documentation, and delivering high-quality, maintainable, and extensible applications.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Design, develop, and implement customer communication documents based on detailed business requirements.
-   Author and configure templates using Smart Communications modules, including **Advanced Template Designer**, **Data Modeler**, and **Web Editor**.
-   Develop **Static Layouts for Print** and **Responsive Layouts for Web** within the Smart Communications platform.
-   Prepare and map XML data schemas to ensure accurate integration with business data objects.
-   Create **Simple/Scriptable Batch Config/Template Selector** and **Output Configurations** for post-processing.
-   Design and develop high-quality, clean, understandable, maintainable, and extensible code.
-   Develop and implement comprehensive test plans to accurately validate application code and functionality.
-   Maintain detailed and accurate documentation, adhering to all company standards.
-   Contribute significantly to the project estimation process, reviewing and challenging estimates where necessary.

### Required Skills & Experience

### Smart Communications Expertise

-   **5+ years** of hands-on Smart Communications (or Thunderhead) development experience.
-   Expertise in template authoring, recognizing common graphical elements, information blocks, layouts, stylesets, variable data, and functional similarity.
-   Sound knowledge of the **SMARTCOMM/Thunderhead Suites of Products** and related APIs.
-   Familiarity with Smart Communications Appliance Configuration and Deployment Models (**Cloud/Hybrid**).

### Java Development (Minimum Requirement)

-   **Minimum 2 years** of hands-on **Java development** experience in a professional setting.
-   Strong understanding of **Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)** principles and core Java features (e.g., generics, streams, lambda expressions).
-   Experience with version control systems (e.g., **Git**).
-   Basic understanding of security best practices in Java applications.

### Technical & Professional

-   Expertise in **Java/J2EE, JSON, and web services** is highly desirable.
-   Experience with unit testing frameworks such as **JUnit** is desired.
-   **Good written and verbal communication skills** are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

## Apply

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