Lead Software Developer Java

OpenText; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Lead Software Developer Java to deliver scalable enterprise applications. You will combine hands-on coding with technical leadership, guiding architects, developers, and business stakeholders to design solutions and maintain best practices.

The role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration, and delivering high-quality software through microservices, REST APIs, Spring, Hibernate, SQL, and test-driven development within an Agile framework.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience delivering enterprise software solutions.
• Expert-level Java/JEE development with strong coding and unit testing skills.
• Ability to design enterprise applications using microservices, REST APIs, and distributed architectures.
• Deep expertise in Spring, Hibernate, relational databases, SQL, and messaging technologies.
• Experience with Agile development, test-driven development, performance tuning, and code quality practices.
• Proven ability to lead developers, mentor teams, and solve complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to solution design, technical documentation, project planning, and engineering best practices while coding, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Lead and mentor developers across multiple projects.
• Develop, test, and enhance enterprise software applications.
• Drive process improvements across development and deployment practices.
• Prepare and review technical designs and project documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex cross-component and cross-technology issues.
• Support project planning, estimation, and delivery activities.

Skills

Java/JEE

Microservices

REST APIs

Spring

Hibernate

SQL

Messaging

Agile development

Test-driven development

Mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Hibernate ORM

Spring Framework

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're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Lead Software Developer Java

YOUR IMPACT

You will combine hands-on software development with technical leadership to deliver scalable enterprise applications and solutions. Working closely with architects, developers, project teams, and business stakeholders, you will contribute to solution design, technical documentation, project planning, and engineering best practices while remaining actively involved in coding, testing, and troubleshooting. You will serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring developers and helping drive quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across multiple projects.

What The Role Offers

• Contribute to solution, integration, and technical architecture design.
• Lead and mentor developers across multiple projects.
• Develop, test, and enhance enterprise software applications.
• Drive process improvements across development and deployment practices.
• Prepare and review technical designs and project documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex cross-component and cross-technology issues.
• Support project planning, estimation, and delivery activities.

What You Need To Succeed

• A minimum of 8 years of experience delivering enterprise software solutions.
• Expert-level Java/JEE development experience with strong coding and unit testing skills.
• Proven ability to design enterprise applications using microservices, REST APIs, and distributed architectures.
• Deep expertise in Spring, Hibernate, relational databases, SQL, and messaging technologies.
• Experience with Agile development, test-driven development, performance tuning, and code quality practices.
• Proven ability to lead developers, mentor teams, and solve complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

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. This role offers the opportunity to shape the architecture and delivery of enterprise-grade solutions while remaining hands-on with modern technologies and mentoring the next generation of engineering talent.

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.