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Lead Software Developer

Richmond Hill, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$118,000–$168,000 / year

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

Job summary

The Lead Software Developer will enhance product security by remediating vulnerabilities and lead the migration of the product to a modern platform. They will design and maintain mission-critical integration solutions while working across the full technology stack.

Job details

Hiring Manager: Stephen Chan Talent Acquisition Advisor: Carrol Isaacs Job Code Level: DSP4 Refer Your Friends! 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. Job Title: Lead Software Developer F/T on-site 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 As a Lead Software Developer on the OpenText Application Integrator product team, you will enhance product security by addressing vulnerabilities, design and maintain mission-critical integration solutions, and lead the migration to a modern platform. This role spans the full technology stack, utilizing C/C++ for high-performance system-level development and Java for framework enhancements, ensuring functionality, performance, and scalability. WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS Security & Vulnerability Management Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities across the application stack. Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with industry standards. Integration Development Design, maintain and deliver robust integration solutions that connect diverse enterprise systems. Work across the full technology stack, leveraging C/C++ for high-performance, system-level resource management and Java for framework development. Platform Migration Lead the migration of the product from its current platform to a modern environment. Ensure a seamless transition that preserves functionality, performance, and security while enabling scalability. Dependency Management: Monitor and update third-party libraries, frameworks, and components to the latest stable versions. Assess compatibility and performance impacts of dependency upgrades. Collaboration & Documentation Partner with cross-functional teams including Support, QA, DevOps, and Product Management to validate changes and minimize disruption. Maintain detailed documentation of security fixes, migration steps, and technical decisions. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED Experience: 8-15 years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend systems. Languages: Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ and strong production experience with Java. Systems Knowledge: Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, memory management, inter-process communication (IPC), and Java web framework such as Apache Struts. Integration Expertise: Proven track record of working with middleware and automation tools to connect enterprise-level applications. Education: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Preferred Skills Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native integration strategies. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing. Understanding of compliance frameworks and security standards (e.g., OWASP, ISO 27001). 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: $118,000.00 - $168,000.00; 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 8-15 years of professional software development experience with expert-level proficiency in C and C++ and strong production experience with Java. A B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.