Lead Software Developer (Fortify Cloud development)

OpenText; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Lead Software Developer for our Fortify Cloud team in Canada. You will design and implement cloud-native security testing services, building scalable infrastructure and automation that enable Fortify Cloud offerings worldwide.

You will collaborate with developers, security researchers, and product teams to ensure robust, secure software across the full lifecycle, leveraging IaC, Kubernetes, and modern cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with one or more of: C#/.NET, Go, Java or similar languages.
• Experience building and supporting production software across full development lifecycle.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, OpenTofu, Pulumi, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or Bicep.
• Cloud networking fundamentals and security principles.
• Containerized apps and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• CI/CD, source control, and automated testing practices.
• Strong Linux troubleshooting and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• SQL concepts and relational databases.
• Excellent English communication; able to collaborate with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure-as-code for Fortify Cloud services across clouds.
• Build software and automation to improve reliability, scalability, security, and developer productivity.
• Develop reusable tools and services to simplify deployment and operations.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, security researchers, and product teams to deliver cloud solutions.
• Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures.
• Improve deployment, testing, monitoring, and operations through automation and best practices.
• Troubleshoot production and development issues, identify root causes and implement lasting fixes.
• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives across the org.
• Expand expertise in cloud technologies, application security, and modern software engineering.

Skills

C#/.NET

Go (Golang)

Java

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Linux

Python/Scripting

SQL / Relational DBs

Tools

Terraform

OpenTofu

Pulumi

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Bicep

Job description

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

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

About Our Product

OpenText Fortify is the industry's most mature automated application security testing solution and is recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant.

We are expanding our Fortify Cloud development team and are looking for a self-motivated Software Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges at scale. In this role, you will help design and build the next generation of cloud-native application security testing services used by organizations around the world.

You'll work at the intersection of software development, cloud platforms, automation, and security, helping create robust, scalable infrastructure and services that power Fortify's cloud offerings. 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 infrastructure-as-code solutions supporting Fortify Cloud services across public cloud platforms.
• Build software, automation, and platform capabilities that improve reliability, scalability, security, and developer productivity.
• Develop reusable tools, frameworks, and services that simplify deployment and operational management.
• Collaborate with software developers, test engineers, security researchers, and product teams to deliver high-quality cloud solutions.
• Participate in the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud architectures.
• Improve deployment, testing, monitoring, and operational processes through automation and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex production and development issues, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Expand your expertise in cloud technologies, application security, and modern software engineering practices.

What the role offers:

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in one or more of the following:
  • C#/.NET
  • Go (Golang)
  • Java
  • Similar modern programming languages
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting production software throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Experience building and maintaining solutions on at least one major cloud platform:
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
• Experience implementing infrastructure-as-code using modern IaC frameworks and tools (such as Terraform, OpenTofu, Pulumi, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Bicep, or similar).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking fundamentals, including routing, connectivity, and security principles.
• Experience with containerized applications and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of microservices and distributed systems concepts.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and automated testing practices.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Scripting and automation experience using technologies such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar.
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL concepts.
• 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

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience developing reusable platforms, frameworks, libraries, or automation that improve engineering productivity.
• Experience designing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures.
• Experience with observability and monitoring technologies such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or similar preferred.
• Experience working in cybersecurity, application security, or highly regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of Windows administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience implementing infrastructure testing, validation, and compliance automation.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor peers, influence technical direction, and drive engineering improvements across teams.

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.