Principal Software Architect

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

YOUR IMPACT

We are seeking a Principal Software Architect to lead the transformation of a Cloud Fax platform running on Solaris SPARC into a modern, cloud-native microservices architecture. This platform handles real-time, time-sensitive communications and integrates with telecom infrastructure, making reliability, scalability, and performance critical.

The current system consists of hundreds of packages deployed on virtual machines, utilizes Sybase, and MySQL databases, supports disaster recovery, and includes multiple internal databases supporting reporting, analytics, and service monitoring. The new architecture must support disaster recovery, high availability, serverless architecture as applicable, and telecom-grade performance.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS 

• Architect and lead the migration of a legacy software as a service into a cloud-native microservices platform.
• Design scalable, resilient systems capable of handling real-time, time-sensitive communications.
• Integrate telecom edge systems and media services based on SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), including business fax and voice, into the new architecture.
• Modernize database architecture, transitioning from Sybase and fragmented internal databases to unified, scalable data platforms.
• Incorporate document processing capabilities including parsers, rendering engines, rasterization, and OCR technologies.
• Ensure disaster recovery readiness and high availability in the new cloud-native environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, product management, and security.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, reusable patterns, and governance frameworks.
• Present architectural vision and technical strategy to senior leadership and stakeholders.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise software architecture, with a focus on cloud modernization and telecom systems.
• Proven experience rearchitecting monolithic systems into microservices.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines).
• Experience deploying and scaling services on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong background in real-time systems, telecom protocols (especially SIP), and time-sensitive service design.
• Experience with document processing technologies including parsers, rendering, rasterization, and OCR.
• Familiarity with legacy platforms (Solaris SPARC, Sybase) and modern cloud platforms.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.
• Experience with enterprise fax, messaging, or document exchange platforms.
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance (PCI, HIPAA, GDPR), and secure data handling practices.
• Background in designing scalable SaaS platforms and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Experience with service observability, telemetry, and performance monitoring in distributed systems.

ONE LAST THING

At OpenText, we don't just build software—we build solutions that matter. We're a global community driven by trust, character, and purpose. We act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first.

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: $ $236900; 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.