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, you will play a key role in designing and developing features for OpenText's enterprise-grade, highly distributed data protection platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that protect business-critical data across diverse enterprise environments.

In this role, you will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle—from requirements analysis and architecture to implementation, testing, and delivery. Your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will directly influence the quality, reliability, and performance of the product while helping drive innovation within the Data Protector engineering team.

• Design, develop, and enhance software components for the Data Protector management back-end.
• Participate in requirements analysis, technical design discussions, and architectural decisions.
• Develop scalable, reliable, and maintainable software using modern engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Quality Engineering, and other development teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation for software designs and implemented features.
• Build applications that run across Windows and Linux platforms while adhering to security best practices.
• Contribute to code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization activities.
• Participate in Agile development processes and continuously improve engineering practices.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools for code generation, code reviews, and productivity improvements where applicable.
• Work on enterprise-class solutions serving customers with demanding scalability, availability, and security requirements.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Strong programming experience in C/C++ and Java.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design principles and design patterns.
• Experience developing large-scale, distributed enterprise applications.
• Experience building applications for Windows and Linux platforms.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and security considerations for LAN/WAN-based applications.
• Experience with standard software development tools, including source control, IDEs, build tools, and unit testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices and the complete software development lifecycle.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering team.

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools for code generation and code reviews.
• Experience developing applications on UNIX platforms such as Solaris, HP-UX, or AIX.
• Knowledge of enterprise data protection, backup, or disaster recovery solutions.
• Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Experience working with enterprise applications including Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, or Exchange.
• Exposure to enterprise databases such as Oracle, SAP, or Sybase.
• Familiarity with cloud-native or hybrid infrastructure environments.

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 [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.