Lead Software Developer

OpenText; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 167,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText, The Information Company, seeks a Lead Software Developer in Richmond Hill, ON. You will design, develop, and deploy cloud-first software solutions, collaborating with platform engineering, product, and security teams to deliver scalable services.

You’ll own end-to-end delivery, mentor juniors, and drive improvements using Java, Spring Boot, React, and modern DevOps practices across AWS/Azure/GCP environments. Strong communication and proactive ownership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms and web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain cloud-first software infrastructure.
• Develop backend applications and APIs for scalable services.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate across teams.
• Work in Agile methodology and CI/CD environments.

Skills

Java

Spring

REST APIs

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Cloud experience

CI/CD

Distributed systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD tools

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.

Role: Lead Software Developer

Location: Richmond Hill, ON (Office-based)

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.

OpenText has established itself as a global leader in secure information management. OpenText leads the way in Digital Experience, our cloud-based Business Network enhances operational efficiencies. The OpenText Analytics division pioneers enterprise AI and our Legal Technology solution assists legal and compliance teams. OpenText's enterprise Content Management (ECM) software connects content within core business processes and our Portfolio business unit ensures the maintenance and modernization of legacy software. Platform Engineering focuses on Cloud Platforms and Business Process Automation. The Common Components unit delivers essential software engineering services, and our OpenText Cybersecurity solutions, for both SMBs and Enterprises, offer protection against cybersecurity threats.

Your Impact

A Development role at OpenText is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to impact lives. As a key contributor, you'll be instrumental in constructing cutting-edge Information Management Solutions that contribute to sustainable supply chains, support refugees, and enhance medical information access to save lives. You will engage in solving meaningful challenges within a motivated team, gaining exposure to advanced technologies beyond individual access. You will be encouraged to cultivate an engineering mindset, driving the creation of innovative software solutions that address real-world problems and shape the future.

What The Role Offers

• The OpenText OCP Platform, OpenText’s next-generation Information Management as a Service platform that enables development of multi-tenant SaaS Applications by internal and external developer communities
• Bridging the gap between product development teams and Cloud Operations teams, with specific focus on accelerating time to market, reliability engineering, Technology Obsolescence management and reducing software failures
• DevOps practices incorporating Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Testing and Continuous Monitoring to improve Reliability and Time to Fix incidents

What You Need To Succeed

• Designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving cloud-first software infrastructure and solutions.
• Developing on applications with exposure to Back End development.
• Developing or exploiting a PaaS (Platform as a Service) capability that enables delivery of new service capabilities and facilitates development of Applications
• Embedding DevOps and Agile practices with experience in leveraging CI and CD tools to automate testing and deployment in a face-paced, working across multiple stakeholders developing and operating Services and SaaS Applications
• Building highly maintainable, easy-to-understand code in the cloud, including web services.
• Working in an Agile methodology.
• Being proactive - willing to work on any problem, and willing to find solutions when they fall outside your area of direct expertise
• Working as a member of a team and pitching in to ensure the team succeeds with its commitments
• Mentoring junior team members with regard to code design, testing and standards.
• Working with multiple internal engineering and operational teams to understand and respond to their needs around the platforms and applications maintained by the hiring team.
• Keeping a level head in a pressured environment
• Working with geographically dispersed teams

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience, with 5+ years of relevant software development background.
• Strong expertise in Java, including Spring and Spring Boot frameworks, and solid software engineering fundamentals.
• Expertise in Data Base Programming and Messaging Protocol
• Skilled in front-end development (is a plus) using React (hooks, context), JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven ability to build scalable, high-performance, and accessible user interfaces with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience developing and maintaining cloud-based services on platforms such as Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficient in designing and integrating REST-based APIs to enable robust system interoperability.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive ownership mindset, able to drive projects end-to-end and quickly adopt new tools, databases, and languages.

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 foster 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.

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.