Senior Software Developer (Java)

Open Text Corporation • Richmond Hill, ON

1d • CA$98,080 - CA$147,120 • Onsite

About The Position

OpenText is seeking a Senior Software Developer with a focus on Backend and AI development to join their platform engineering team. This role is part of the OpenText™ Cloud Platform (OCP) team, which focuses on a next-generation Information Management as a Service platform for developing and deploying multi-tenant SaaS applications. The developer will contribute to designing, building, and integrating advanced AI capabilities into core platform services, working within a team of senior engineers and architects. The position is based in Richmond Hill, Canada.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in taking solutions from concept to production, with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Python for backend and AI-driven application development.
• Proficiency in building microservices, SaaS solutions, and API-first architectures to enable scalable, interoperable systems.
• Extensive backend development experience with Spring Boot (web, data, cloud, security), JUnit, Mockito, and database integration.
• Practical AI development experience with LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering for LLM optimization, and consuming models via APIs.
• Skilled in designing and deploying distributed systems on cloud hyperscalers (AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Expertise in designing for scalability, performance, and extensibility with a strong foundation in security best practices and observability (logging, metrics, tracing).
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and effective collaboration in Agile environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Thinking strategically about business, product, and technology challenges, especially in the context of integrating AI.
• Implementing robust backend and AI-driven software components within a highly scalable, performant and secure cloud proposition.
• Taking ownership of complex problems, driving solutions from concept to production, even when they span multiple domains of expertise.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Software Engineers to deliver the product roadmap by embracing agile/iterative methodologies and DevOps.
• Collaborating effectively with geographically dispersed teams.

Benefits

• Thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior