Sr. Software Developer

Join to apply for the Sr. Software Developer - DevOps role at OpenText. OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us. Your Impact We are seeking a hands‑on DevOps Engineer to own the full software delivery lifecycle and infrastructure automation. This role combines DevOps practices—planning, coding, building, testing, releasing, deploying, and monitoring—with a strong focus on runtime modernization, CI/CD, and environment reliability. You’ll help keep our development loop running smoothly while ensuring a stable, secure, and high‑performing engineering environment. If you thrive in small, cross‑functional teams and enjoy wearing multiple hats, this is the role for you. Hybrid role: In‑Office: Tues – Thurs (WFH: Mon & Fri) – This position is located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. As a Senior Software Developer, You Will Lead runtime upgrades and modernization efforts across environments. Build, configure, and operate language runtimes and support infrastructure. Automate environment setup and configuration using infrastructure‑as‑code tools. Maintain CI/CD pipelines and enforce quality gates. Manage dependency workflows, including private mirrors and patching strategies. Coordinate risk‑managed rollouts, rollback plans, and integration testing. Monitor system performance and define service‑level objectives (SLOs). Troubleshoot build and deployment issues and collaborate on remediation. Document infrastructure, pipelines, and operational procedures. What You Need To Succeed Linux experience Proven experience with proactively leading runtime upgrades and managing production deployments. Strong background in DevOps practices and automation across environments. Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code and reproducible build strategies. Ability to troubleshoot complex build, deployment, and runtime issues. Strong understanding of version control workflows and release management. Effective communicator and collaborator in cross‑functional teams. Comfortable working in fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities. Required Tools PHP (7.x → 8.x), Python, Node.js, Java SQL (SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB) Bash, PowerShell Ansible, Terraform, Puppet VMware/vSphere (templates, cloning, automation) Composer 2 (lockfiles, forks, patches, mirrors) Apache 2.4 + PHP‑FPM (pm tuning, opcache, JIT, TLS/certs) One Last Thing OpenText is more than just a corporation; it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference. OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr