Software Developer (Indesign)

About the role

Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions located in Pune, India is the technology and publishing solutions arm of Springer Nature. We leverage our insight in the publishing domain and acquire, produce and deliver content across media and markets with our Technology and Publishing Solutions.

With a focus on technology driven solutions and deep insight in the publishing domain, Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions offers a range of services that help our parent brand acquire, produce and deliver content in the most efficient way possible. From manuscript screening to database management and workflow systems that optimise the publishing cycle, we custom build solutions that automate the publishing cycle.

Our team works closely with our counterparts in Europe, USA and New Zealand, leveraging the latest technology, marketing intelligence and subject matter expertise. We are an ISO 9001 certified, driven by over 1000 professionals in Technology, Research& Analysis and Marketing & BPM.

This is an individual contributor role and the incumbent will demonstrate personal commitment and accountability to ensure standards are continuously sustained and improved both within the internal teams and with partner organizations and suppliers.

This position directly interacts with the business team to understand their requirements and the added value to the business customers. This role provides exposure to the business and functional model of the company and the applications being worked on are highly business-centric and revenue-generating.

Role: Software Developer

Location: Magarpatta City, Pune.

Experience: 3 6 Years

Skill Matrix: Extended JavaScript, XML, XSLT, InDesign Server CC 2017 or above, Java.

Specialties

1. Technology

2. Research

3. Publishing

5. Business Process Management

The hunt is for a strong InDesign Developer and team player with the ability to manage effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (customers & team members alike) based out of Magarpatta, Pune.

About the Team

The Automated Conversion and Document Creation (ACDC) team at Springer Nature, Pune is responsible for delivering solutions related to Journals and Production Systems for Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM Publishers) and Education Publishers around the world.

Our teams incorporate the latest technologies to streamline and automate manuscript submission processes (Peer Review process), production workflows, and maintain metadata for our customers; this helps our customers to continuously improve their business response time and revenue stream.

Every project is implemented in a distributed agile environment while continuously collaborating with customers stationed at various locations around the world.

Required Skills

• 3-6 years of experience in InDesign Scripting.
• Extensive experience using Java/Javascripts in INDESIGN
• Prepare InDesign Template (Para & Char Styles, Master Pages), etc.
• Create script with XML and non-XML environment
• Work independently and produce well-designed, easily maintainable codes
• Provide production support whenever needed
• XSLT, Acrobat Professional, and Photoshop Scripting (Big Plus)

Job Responsibilities

• Template development XML-IN workflow
• Develop new functionalities using JAVA scripting in InDesign
• Lead/mentor developers and disseminate knowledge through knowledge-sharing presentations
• Part of a small, experienced, energetic team working on a rapid and agile development schedule
• Initiate self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company
• Provide technical support to the production team

Softer Attributes

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment and versatility to manage multiple projects, priorities, and urgent issues successfully and simultaneously.
• A self-starter, highly motivated, and able to shift directions quickly when priorities change.
• Extremely detail-oriented and demonstrates an analytical approach to problem-solving, understanding how things affect one another in an overall system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels and functions.

In return, we can offer a challenging role where the right candidate will be given the support needed to achieve their objectives, but at the same time the freedom and responsibility of independent working, and helping to evolve the engagement process through continuous improvement and creative solutions.

Batchlors degree with relavent work experience.