Lead Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 17, 2026. OpenText scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
YOUR IMPACT :
As a Lead Software Developer in the Digital Experience Web Experience Management team, you will drive the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of enterprise software products. You will leverage your expertise in Java/J2EE, enterprise application architecture, databases, and production diagnostics to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality software.You will take ownership of complex technical challenges, guide engineering best practices, and collaborate with Engineering, QA, Support, and Product Management teams. You will also leverage AI-assisted development tools and GenAI technologies to improve engineering productivity, automation, and software quality while mentoring engineers and contributing to technical decisions.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS :
Lead technical design and development of complex enterprise software features using Java/J2EE.
Contribute across the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, estimation, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.
Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize applications using Spring/Spring Boot and enterprise application technologies.
Work with PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle databases, including SQL troubleshooting and performance analysis.
Diagnose complex production issues using logs, thread dumps, network traces, profiling, and other diagnostic tools.
Review application architecture and code, identify technical risks, and drive issues through resolution.
Improve application security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Support production troubleshooting, customer escalations, and application vulnerability remediation.
Work with REST APIs, XML, JSON, web/application servers, and application integration and deployment processes.
Apply Git, code review practices, CI/CD, build systems, and modern software development methodologies.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools and GenAI technologies to improve coding, troubleshooting, automation, and developer workflows.
Mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and raise engineering standards through design and code reviews.
Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Support, Product Management, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
10+ years of software development experience, including technical design and delivery of complex enterprise software.
Strong expertise in Java/Core Java and Java/J2EE development.
Experience with Spring/Spring Boot and enterprise web applications.
Strong SQL and database skills, including PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle.
Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience diagnosing production issues and supporting customer escalations.
Understanding of application security and vulnerability remediation.
Experience with technical design, code reviews, and software engineering best practices.
Strong ownership, communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
Experience with AI/GenAI development and AI agents.
Python or Perl scripting.
- Application server administration and deployment.
Network tracing and diagnostics.
- Automation and CI/CD practices,Containers and DevOps technologies with Cloud technologies.
Legacy application modernization.
Experience with HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, REST, XML, JSON, and enterprise application integration.
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and developer productivity workflows.
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 [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.