Principal Software Developer

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.

As a global leader in secure information management, OpenText empowers businesses to stay ahead of the ever-evolving cyber threats. Our Cybersecurity Enterprise portfolio is formidable, offering innovative solutions that safeguard organizations from malicious attacks, data breaches, and cyber vulnerabilities. By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing state-of-the-art security technologies, protecting critical assets and sensitive information for clients worldwide.

Your Impact: A Development role at OpenText is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to impact lives. As a key contributor, you'll be instrumental in constructing cutting-edge Information Management Solutions that contribute to sustainable supply chains, support refugees, and enhance medical information access to save lives. You will engage in solving meaningful challenges within a motivated team, gaining exposure to advanced technologies beyond individual access. You will be encouraged to cultivate an engineering mindset, driving the creation of innovative software solutions that address real-world problems and shape the future. 

What the role offers

As a Principal Software Developer, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain web application user interfaces using the React JavaScript library
• Develop secure, scalable, and performing RESTful APIs as well as the underlying business logic
• Create modular and reusable components to streamline development and maintain consistency across applications
• Work closely with designers and other team members to translate design concepts into functional applications  
• Own and deliver projects aligned with the team's quarterly cadence, ensuring work contributes to customer success
• Possess 8-12 years of previous professional experience
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• What you need to Succeed: 
• Frontend: 8+ years of professional React, JavaScript, CSS, JSX, Flux, JSON, and RESTful API development experience
• Backend: 8+ years of professional RESTful API development experience in C++, Go, or similar languagesStrong and demonstratable knowledge of Linux systems
• Scripting language experience (Python, Shell)Strong familiarity with cloud-based technologies like AWS, GCP, Azure, SaaS and PaaS
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as OpenSearch or Elasticsearch and SQL databases such as PostgreSQL

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 Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.