Manager, Software Development

OpenText; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 179,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive multiple local agile teams focused on advancing the Capture Product portfolio toward a next-generation platform, supporting traditional capture tech and AI.

You will provide technical leadership across the software lifecycle, lead people management, and shape product delivery with hands‑on involvement when needed. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum MS CS or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of industry engineering experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with .NET or Java, modern open source projects, dev tools required.
• Extensive experience programming/building in Unix architecture.
• Strong background in containerization projects and containers technologies (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong background in Client/server architecture.
• Experience utilizing Agile development methodologies (or similar).
• Ability to recruit, build and lead a strong team in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to contribute technically when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple local agile development teams responsible for evolving the Capture Product portfolio to the next-generation platform.
• Provide technical and project leadership across the full software lifecycle, including delivery and maintenance.
• Mentor and coach team members to foster iterative feature delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

MS CS

10+ years

.NET or Java

Unix architecture

Kubernetes

Docker

Client/server

Agile

hands-on

leadership

communication

Education

MS CS or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Unix

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.

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.

Your Impact

You will be responsible for leading a multiple local agile development teams that will evolve the current Capture Product portfolio to the next-generation Capture platform, supporting traditional capture technologies and AI. You will provide technical and project leadership in delivering product components and product versions during the whole software lifecycle. You will be responsible for People management, product delivery, innovation, managing risks and ongoing maintenance. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and “hands‑on” product development skills. You must have strong technical background, and proficient in motivating and leading the team, through vision, strategic positioning, product delivery. You must be highly energetic and passionate about product development (C#, C++ and Angular JS), track performance and show continuous improvement. You will provide mentoring and coaching for the team to develop an iterative, continuous approach to feature delivery.

What The Role Offers

• Help a team achieve sprint/release goals while partnering with the Product Manager on overall business goals
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure plans & resources are coordinated, and product deliverables are well defined, scoped and achieved
• Deliver on time, budget and agreed quality standards
• Facilitate planning, daily stand‑ups and retrospectives
• Provide guidance, technical feedback and ensure release goal is achieved
• Provide visibility to team impediments/risks and helps eliminate them
• Ensure appropriate and timely reporting
• Manage communication cross‑functionally and elevate promptly when issues arise
• Ensure Team development and career progression
• Align with internal development process and improve the in‑house methodology and delivery processes
• Provide guidance, technical feedback and ensure product delivery success
• Help the team to be innovative and improve things
• Be part of organization‑wide initiatives and drive the change

What You Need To Succeed

• Minimum MS CS or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of industry engineering experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with .NET or Java, modern open source projects, dev tools required.
• Extensive experience programming/building in Unix architecture.
• Strong background in containerization projects and containers technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Strong background in Client/server architecture
• Experience utilizing Agile development methodologies (or similar) in practice
• Ability to recruit, build and lead a strong team in a fast‑paced environment through evolution, change and rapid growth
• Keen willingness and proven ability to roll up your sleeves and get hands on whenever necessary
• Client‑oriented, demonstrated troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to collaborate and build trust with multiple internal teams and management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

One Last Thing

OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our clients first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

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

$125,520.00 - $175,520.00; 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.