Senior Software Developer (Java)

OpenText; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 98,080 - 147,120; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is hiring a Senior Software Developer focused on Backend and AI for their OpenText Cloud Platform in Richmond Hill, Canada. You will design, build, and integrate AI-enabled backend services, ensuring scalable, secure cloud solutions while collaborating with product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver the roadmap.

You should have strong Java (Spring Boot) and Python skills, experience with microservices, and practical AI deployment using LangChain and RAG.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate AI capabilities into core platform services.
• Develop robust backend and AI-driven software components for a scalable, secure cloud proposition.
• Take ownership of complex problems from concept to production across multiple domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineers, Architects and Cloud Ops.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot)

Python

API-first architecture

Backend development

AI development

Distributed systems

Cloud (AWS/GCP)

Docker

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Eng

Tools

LangChain

RAG

Junit/Mockito

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

APIs

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™ Cloud Platform (OCP) is our next-generation Information Management as a Service platform that enables development and deployment of multi-tenant SaaS applications. We are looking for a Senior Software Developer with a focus on Backend and AI development to join our platform engineering team. This position is based in the OpenText office in Richmond Hill, Canada.

Your Impact

We are looking for an individual with a passion for building quality, AI-powered software and the ability to contribute within a team of senior, passionate software engineers and architects. The developer will have strong software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems and practical AI application development.

Working with a team of experienced Product Managers, Engineers, Architects and Cloud Operations teams, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and integrating advanced AI capabilities into our core platform services. This is a tremendous opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, contributing to a highly scalable, reliable, and intelligent platform.

What The Role Offers

• Thinking strategically about business, product, and technology challenges, especially in the context of integrating AI.
• Implementing robust backend and AI-driven software components within a highly scalable, performant and secure cloud proposition.
• Taking ownership of complex problems, driving solutions from concept to production, even when they span multiple domains of expertise.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Software Engineers to deliver the product roadmap by embracing agile/iterative methodologies and DevOps.
• Collaborating effectively with geographically dispersed teams.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience in taking solutions from concept to production, with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Python for backend and AI‑driven application development.
• Proficiency in building microservices, SaaS solutions, and API‑first architectures to enable scalable, interoperable systems.
• Extensive backend development experience with Spring Boot (web, data, cloud, security), JUnit, Mockito, and database integration.
• Practical AI development experience with LangChain, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering for LLM optimization, and consuming models via APIs.
• Skilled in designing and deploying distributed systems on cloud hyperscalers (AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Expertise in designing for scalability, performance, and extensibility with a strong foundation in security best practices and observability (logging, metrics, tracing).
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and effective collaboration in Agile environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

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 customers 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 contact us at [e-mail]. 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. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. 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

$98,080 - $147,120; 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.