Sr. Software Developer (Build and DevOps)
About The Position
OpenText is hiring a Senior Software Developer specializing in Build Engineering and DevOps to own and modernize the build infrastructure for a large, mature C++ customer communication management product. The role spans Windows, Linux, IBM AIX, and IBM z/OS (MVS), and combines software development with build-system architecture, CI/CD automation, developer productivity, and software supply-chain engineering. The developer will simplify legacy build infrastructure and advance modern, repeatable, maintainable build practices while preserving the ability to build and deliver software across distributed and mainframe platforms. The build system is treated as an engineering product, with an emphasis on reliable and performant pipelines, reproducible environments, easier troubleshooting, and secure, traceable software artifacts. The position is office-based in Lexington, Kentucky.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, information systems, or a related field.
- Three to five years of experience developing solutions.
- Strong proficiency in at least one common development language, such as C/C++, Java, or Python.
- Flexibility to work across different languages, technologies, and frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and implement new technologies under pressure.
- Strong knowledge of compilers, linkers, libraries, dependency management, and native build toolchains.
- Experience with build systems such as CMake, Make, Ninja, MSBuild, or similar technologies.
- Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or comparable platforms.
- Strong Windows and Linux development experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex build, dependency, and infrastructure problems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IBM AIX and/or IBM z/OS (MVS).
- Experience modernizing large or legacy C++ build systems.
- Experience with artifact and dependency management solutions such as Conan or JFrog Artifactory.
- Familiarity with SBOMs, software composition analysis, and software supply-chain security.
Responsibilities
- Modernize the build system across Windows, Linux, AIX, and z/OS, reducing legacy complexity and adopting modern tools such as CMake, Make, and MSBuild.
- Own and improve CI/CD pipelines, automating compilation, testing, packaging, artifact creation, and release processes.
- Improve build reliability and performance.
- Make builds reproducible and easier to understand, troubleshoot, and run locally or in CI environments.
- Modernize build infrastructure through containerization and automated, reproducible environments where supported, while supporting specialized AIX and z/OS environments.
- Integrate software supply-chain practices, including dependency management, SBOM generation, vulnerability scanning, and artifact traceability.
Benefits
- Benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
- Vacation entitlement and paid time off.
- Potential eligibility for bonus or commissions for eligible roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
