Lead Software Developer

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

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 

As a Senior Software Engineer on the OpenText Application Integrator product team, you will enhance product security by addressing vulnerabilities, design and maintain mission-critical integration solutions, and lead the migration to a modern platform. This role spans the full technology stack, utilizing C/C++ for high-performance system-level development and Java for framework enhancements, ensuring functionality, performance, and scalability.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS 

· Security & Vulnerability Management

o Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities across the application stack.

o Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.

· Integration Development

o Design, maintain and deliver robust integration solutions that connect diverse enterprise systems.

o Work across the full technology stack, leveraging C/C++ for high-performance, system-level resource management and Java for framework development.

· Platform Migration

o Lead the migration of the product from its current platform to a modern environment.

o Ensure a seamless transition that preserves functionality, performance, and security while enabling scalability.

· Dependency Management:

o Monitor and update third-party libraries, frameworks, and components to the latest stable versions.

o Assess compatibility and performance impacts of dependency upgrades.

· Collaboration & Documentation

o Partner with cross-functional teams including Support, QA, DevOps, and Product Management to validate changes and minimize disruption.

o Maintain detailed documentation of security fixes, migration steps, and technical decisions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

· Experience: 8-15 years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend systems.

· Languages: Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ and strong production experience with Java.

· Systems Knowledge: Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, memory management, inter-process communication (IPC), and Java web framework such as Apache Struts. · Integration Expertise: Proven track record of working with middleware and automation tools to connect enterprise-level applications.

· Education: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Preferred Skills

· Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native integration strategies.

· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

· Understanding of compliance frameworks and security standards (e.g., OWASP, ISO

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.

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