Lead C++ Developer (Voltage SecureData)

OpenText; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 164,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText in Canada is seeking a hands‑on Lead Software Developer for Voltage SecureData to build and enhance secure cryptographic libraries, SDKs, and platform integrations. You will work across security, cryptography, and cross‑platform development to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

You will lead architecture discussions, drive best practices, and mentor engineers while ensuring high quality across Linux, Windows, macOS, UNIX, IBM z/OS, and HPE NonStop environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in C/C++.
• Strong systems programming experience across Linux, Windows, or UNIX-based platforms.
• Experience building portable, cross‑platform enterprise software.
• Solid understanding of applied cryptography, including encryption, TLS/SSL, certs, key management, and authentication.
• Experience with API design, native integrations, SDK development, and CI/CD tools such as CMake, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Experience leading technical discussions, mentoring developers, and driving development improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain security‑critical software components using C/C++, Java, and C#/.NET.
• Build and enhance cryptographic libraries, SDKs, APIs, and cross‑platform integrations.
• Develop portable solutions across Linux, Windows, macOS, UNIX, IBM z/OS, and HPE NonStop environments.
• Lead technical design discussions, code reviews, architecture decisions, and development best practices.
• Improve software quality through automation, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices.
• Troubleshoot complex client and platform issues and deliver scalable solutions.
• Mentor developers and collaborate with QA, product, and development teams to deliver secure, reliable software.

Skills

C/C++

Systems programming

Cross‑platform

Cryptography

API design

CI/CD

Mentoring

English communication

Tools

CMake

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

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 are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

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 are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Job: Lead Software Developer

Team: Voltage SecureData

Location: Richmond Hill / Mississauga / Ottawa / Waterloo, ON, Canada (office-based)

About Our Product

OpenText Voltage SecureData is a leading data-centric encryption platform protecting sensitive information across cloud, on-premises, and mainframe environments.

We are expanding our Voltage SecureData development team and looking for a hands-on Lead Software Developer to build and enhance secure, scalable cryptographic libraries, SDKs, and platform integrations used by organizations worldwide. You will work across software development, cybersecurity, cryptography, and cross-platform development to solve complex technical challenges and deliver enterprise-grade security solutions. This position requires employees to be based near and work from one of OpenText's Canadian office locations. Specific work arrangements will align with current OpenText workplace policies.

Your Impact

• Design, develop, and maintain security-critical software components using C/C++, Java, and C#/.NET.
• Build and enhance cryptographic libraries, SDKs, APIs, and cross-platform integrations.
• Develop portable solutions across Linux, Windows, macOS, UNIX, IBM z/OS, and HPE NonStop environments.
• Lead technical design discussions, code reviews, architecture decisions, and development best practices.
• Improve software quality through automation, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices.
• Troubleshoot complex client and platform issues and deliver scalable solutions.
• Mentor developers and collaborate with QA, product, and development teams to deliver secure, reliable software.

What You Need To Succeed

• 7+ years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in C/C++.
• Strong systems programming experience across Linux, Windows, or UNIX-based platforms.
• Experience building portable, cross-platform enterprise software.
• Solid understanding of applied cryptography, including encryption, TLS/SSL, certificates, key management, and authentication.
• Experience with API design, native integrations, SDK development, and CI/CD tools such as CMake, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Experience leading technical discussions, mentoring developers, and driving development improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be able to work from one of OpenText's Canadian office locations and collaborate effectively with distributed global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PKCS#11, HSM integrations, or security platforms (nCipher, Atalla, Thales Luna).
• Knowledge of FIPS 140, post-quantum cryptography, PCI-DSS, EMV, or ISO 8583 standards.
• Experience with IBM z/OS, HPE NonStop, COBOL/native interfaces, or other enterprise platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Java, and C#/.NET development.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools in production development 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 commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, 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.

Compensation

At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range

$118,000.00 - $168,000.00; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.