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Lead Software Developer

Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

US$118,000–US$168,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The lead engineer will assist in high and low-level architecture design, provide technical documentation, and mentor developers in creating new software applications. They are also responsible for coding, testing, and analyzing software programs while implementing process improvements and providing production support.

Job details

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. YOUR IMPACT The lead engineer’s main role is to assist in preparing high and low level architecture design, to provide required documentations, to recommend process improvements (such as providing/improving the coding guidelines) and at the same time to code, test and analyze software programs and applications. He is expected to serve as one of the team’s subject matter expert. The lead engineer can also perform project management tasks. WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS Assist in providing solution, integration, and physical design of the project Interact with the cross-functional teams Provide project estimates Lead and mentor developers in conceptualizing and developing new software programs and applications. Prepare, review and/or approve project software requirements, specifications and other artifacts (Software Design Document, Entity Relationship Diagram, etc.) Assist in the preparation of Technical Architecture Documents Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standard in support of procurement and development efforts Recommend and implement software upgrades, tools and techniques Code software programs and applications according to specifications Implement process improvements (e.g. Code Review, Deployment) Analyze data from software analysis tools for the purpose of correcting errors, isolating areas for project improvement Generate statistics and prepare reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process Troubleshoot cross-component/technology issues in areas of expertise Provide production support as needed May engage in project level planning/project management WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED 8-11 years of relevant experience with highly developed professional/technical skills. Expert in implementing (coding & unit testing) detailed design into application functionalities using Java/JEE as the primary development language. Expert in JEE Web Services Technologies: e.g., JAXB, Java APIs for XML Messaging Advanced experience in enterprise design (Object Oriented Design, SOA, Domain Driven, etc. Distributed and multi-threaded systems on a relational database. Micro-services and distributed service-oriented architectures Design and implementation of REST APIs. Developing a modern front-end framework Using a test-driven approach to writing code Frameworks: Spring 5+, Hibernate 5+ and Sencha Languages: Java 11+, JavaScript, SQL, PL/SQL Messaging Middleware: IBM MQ, Active MQ Databases: Relational database experience, Oracle/MySQL/ PostgreSQL Development tools: IntelliJ/Eclipse, Maven, Git Experience with performance testing, code debugging, monitoring, and JVM tuning. Experience with the following technologies - Hazelcast, Kafka, Docker, BIRT Reporting Design Patterns JEE (Java Platform, Enterprise Edition) JDK 11+ JEE Web Application Technologies: e.g., Ajax, REST JEE Enterprise Application Technologies: e.g., JMS, Java Persistence, JDBC, Dependency Injection for Java Database Database structures DDL/DML: e.g., SQL, PL/SQL Database Platform: e.g., Oracle (expertise with Stored Procedures and User-defined functions), OS Platform (e.g. Windows, Unix, Linux) Application Servers (e.g. Oracle Weblogic, Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat) Other Development Technologies (e.g. Ajax, HTML, JQuery, XML, XSL, XSLT, CSS, Javascript, Freemarker, Junit, JSON, Jasper Reports, Shell scripting) Development Tools (e.g. Eclipse, Maven, Ant, SVN and GIT) Effective in communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills Prior exposure to banking and capital markets infrastructure—specifically financial messaging (FIX/SWIFT), treasury management, or payment processing systems—is a strong plus. Ability to be a hands-on leader on multiple projects and to assist in troubleshooting Behavior Characteristics: Strong attention to detail and process, collaborative and adaptable, independent, self-motivated, with high level of accountability, analytical Makes decisions within a project/function, guided by professional/technical expertise and known practices and established precedents Bachelor’s/College Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology or equivalent in relevant discipline. ONE LAST THING OpenText is more than a global technology leader—we are a values-driven community built on trust, accountability, and innovation. Here, ownership matters, collaboration is essential, and your work makes a real impact. Join us to help shape the future of information management while building a career where your voice is heard and your contributions truly matter. 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: $118,000 - $168,000; 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 8-11 years of relevant experience with expert-level skills in Java/JEE, enterprise design, and distributed systems. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology is required, along with strong communication and analytical capabilities.