Software Developer

OpenText; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is hiring a senior backend/Java developer to join our Digital Media team, developing enterprise-level Digital Asset Management solutions. You will work in an agile environment with collaboration across development, QA, documentation, performance management, and project management.

Our projects run on cloud and on-premises, emphasizing code quality and scalable architecture. If you have a passion for state-of-the-art technology and enjoy building industry-leading products, you could be a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Experience with Java, Spring Boot; Jakarta EE knowledge is useful.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with Git and build tools such as Gradle or Maven.
• Basic knowledge of Node.js.
• Experience with Docker in Kubernetes environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with AI tools like GitHub Copilot for debugging and coding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend Java backend services and REST APIs.
• Adhere to project deadlines and deliver quality code.
• Assist in user story identification, task breakdown, and estimation in an Agile process.
• Collaborate with other developers to enhance software architecture.
• Deliver scalable, high-performing multi-tenant SaaS software.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Perform and participate in code reviews.
• Assist client support staff and clients with troubleshooting.
• Research new technologies and software solutions for innovation.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL databases

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

AI tooling (GitHub Copilot)

Python & FastAPI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Gradle or Maven

Jakarta EE APIs

Node.js

RESTful web services

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-Driven. 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.

The Opportunity

Looking for a smart and motivated senior backend/Java developer to join our Digital Media team, working on the leading enterprise-level Digital Asset Management solutions. We are an agile development team with close cooperation across development, quality assurance, documentation, performance management, and project management. All projects have performance, scalability, and stability requirements: The application components must run both on cloud and on premise. Thus, great importance is placed on code quality and thoroughness in design. As backend developer, you will be joining a team responsible for developing, innovating and maintaining our award-winning platforms.

If you have a passion for state-of-the-art technology, and like the idea of developing the industry leading product, you could be a good fit.

You Are Great At

• Maintaining and extending Java backend services and REST APIs.
• Adhering to project deadlines and delivering quality code
• Assisting in user story identification, task breakdown, effort estimation, and implementation of new software features in an incremental manner using agile methodologies
• Collaborating with other developers to enhance the software architecture.
• Delivering high-quality software that is scalable, high-performing, and robust, including multi-tenant SaaS
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Performing and participating in code reviews
• Assisting client support staff and clients with troubleshooting
• Researching new technologies and software solution – out-of-the-box innovative thinkers are highly valued.
• Staying current in the field of software development; learning new programming platforms, tools and languages as needed

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proven history of building enterprise software with an understanding of performance, scaling, security in the mobile and enterprise context.
• Around 3+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot; familiarity with Jakarta EE APIs is useful.
• Experience building and consuming webservices using RESTful APIs
• Hands-on experience using rational databases like SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with Git and a build tool such as Gradle or Maven.
• At least a basic knowledge of how to use node.js.
• Familiarity working with Docker Containers in a Kubernetes environment including AWS, GCP, Azure.
• Expertise using AI tools like GitHub CoPilot to understand, debug, review and generate code.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Experience with AI integration patterns, Python, and ideally FastAPI.

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

$86,800.00 - $130,200.00; 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.