Lead Software Developer
About The Position
At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us. As a Lead Software Developer 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.
Requirements
- 8-15 years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend systems.
- Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ and strong production experience with Java.
- Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, memory management, inter-process communication (IPC), and Java web framework such as Apache Struts.
- Proven track record of working with middleware and automation tools to connect enterprise-level applications.
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Nice To Haves
- 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 27001).
Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities across the application stack.
- Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Design, maintain and deliver robust integration solutions that connect diverse enterprise systems.
- Work across the full technology stack, leveraging C/C++ for high-performance, system-level resource management and Java for framework development.
- Lead the migration of the product from its current platform to a modern environment.
- Ensure a seamless transition that preserves functionality, performance, and security while enabling scalability.
- Monitor and update third-party libraries, frameworks, and components to the latest stable versions.
- Assess compatibility and performance impacts of dependency upgrades.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Support, QA, DevOps, and Product Management to validate changes and minimize disruption.
- Maintain detailed documentation of security fixes, migration steps, and technical decisions.
Benefits
- variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles
- vacation entitlement
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
