Lead Systems Administrator

2 days ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Open Text Corporation Full time

Hiring Manager: Alex Fler

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Draun Raval

Job Code Level: ISP4

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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 looking for a highly experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to lead our efforts in operational stability and infrastructure automation. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex software development and reliable network operations. You will not only provide high-level support for our business-critical environments but also champion the transition from manual operations to fully automated, code-driven infrastructure.

This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise in Linux ecosystems and strong coding proficiency in Python, Go, and Java to build internal tooling and automation frameworks.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

Infrastructure Automation: Develop and implement end-to-end automation solutions using Ansible. Convert legacy manual processes into reusable, scalable playbooks and roles.Tooling & Scripting: Design, develop and maintain custom operational tools and microservices using Python, Golang, and Java.System Administration: Provide expert-level administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting for enterprise Linux environments (RHEL/Ubuntu).Operational Support: Serve as an escalation point for complex production incidents; lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventative measures.CI/CD Optimization: Manage and optimize build/release pipelines to ensure seamless deployment of Java and Go applications.Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers, establishing best practices for code reviews and infrastructure management.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in Software Development, DevOps, or Systems Engineering.Deep understanding of Linux internals, kernel tuning, networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP), and shell scripting.Strong coding skills in Python for automation and glue code.Experience with Java (specifically regarding JVM tuning, build tools like Maven/Gradle, and troubleshooting stack traces).Experience with Golang for building high-performance CLI tools or backend services.Expert-level proficiency with Ansible (writing custom modules, dynamic inventories, and complex playbooks).Advanced knowledge of Git workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Containerization and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).Experience with Cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk).Knowledge of virtualization technologies, KVM, Vmware.Background in networking (firewalls, load balancers, switches) is a strong plus.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a "fix it once, automate it forever" mindset.Excellent communication skills to articulate technical justifications to management.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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 submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

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