Manager, Software Engineering

OpenText; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring project delivery within budget and time constraints, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and engineering leadership, coupled with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience, including 5+ years in development and 1+ year in Engineering leadership.
• Strong design and coding expertise in JAVA/J2EE.
• Experience with Kubernetes and cloud hyperscalers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and leadership on medium to large scale projects.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Engineering team ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.

Skills

Design and coding expertise

Communication

Organizational skills

Agile Scrum project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JAVA/J2EE

JavaScript (Vue.js, React, Angular)

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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OPENTEXT

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.

OPENTEXT

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.

Our fast-growth OpenText Analytics division is a forerunner in providing enterprise AI, business intelligence, and embedded analytics. Our solutions allow business users and analysts to leverage their vast structured and unstructured data to create AI & Analytics solutions to help enterprises make informed decisions, identify risks based on data, and gain greater insights and efficiencies at scale.

Your Impact

In a Development Management role at OpenText you will provide project management and leadership on medium to large scale projects with internal and direct customer impact. Responsible for day-to-day management of Engineering team to ensure technical quality, product quality, and efficient use of resources. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and within agreed upon quality standards. Work closely with cross-functional teams within OpenText and partner with key stakeholders.

What The Role Offers

As a Manager, Software Development you will:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Partner with Product, Architecture, and Operations teams to ensure successful project delivery and launch.
• Drive a culture of accountability, coding excellence, automation, and continuous process improvement.
• Manage team performance, talent development, and resource planning through structured People Resource processes.
• Maintain effective communication, proactively escalate issues, and lead Steering Committee meetings with senior leadership.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by managing expectations, delivering value, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of related experience, including 5+ years in development and 1+ year in an Engineering leadership role.
• Strong design and coding expertise with hands-on experience in JAVA/J2EE technologies.
• Proficient in frontend development using JavaScript (Vue.js, React, Angular), CSS, and HTML.
• Experience with Kubernetes, microservices, and knowledge of cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Background in Analytics, Business Intelligence, eDiscovery, Content Analytics, or Big Data is advantageous.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills with extensive Agile Scrum project management experience.
  
  

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 efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of 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 contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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