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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.

 

Join OpenText and Lead Innovation in IT Operations Management

 

At OpenText IT Operations Management (ITOM), we don’t just build software—we create intelligent, automated solutions that empower businesses to monitor, manage, and optimize complex IT environments. Our mission is to help organizations achieve operational excellence, reduce downtime, and accelerate digital transformation.

 

The Software Architecture function is responsible for integrating software frameworks, systems, and/or product design functions or designing the underlying architecture for use in one or more product offerings. They design comprehensive frameworks, systems, or products while also determining core server infrastructure, capacity planning, and networking protocols. Additionally, they integrate software, hardware, and networking components to fit the system being designed.

 

Your Impact:

 

An Architect role at OpenText is more than just a job; you will be responsible for working with multiple engineering teams, defining and governing their technical roadmap, architectural foundation, and adoption of contemporary cloud practices. Using your skills in technology and architecture, you will help assess the current state, advise on solutions to business needs or operational problems, and act as an advocate for functional areas of OpenText. You will collaborate across teams yet be collocated and support our team in Canada specifically. 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. Your role will be as hands-on with the development team as possible as you will be part of the engineering organization and not a separate or high-level architecture group (with which you will also collaborate of course).

 

What the role offers:

 

As a Principal Software Architect, you will:

 

Understand, analyze, and design full-stack applications, including AI and ML solutions.Possess hands-on experience with CI/CD processes, cloud-native app methodologies, and multi-tenant applications.Convert technical problems into action plans with defined roles, responsibilities, and outcomes.Organize and formalize architecture, best practices, and standards; mentor colleagues.Possess experience and keen interest in AI/ML solution development, leading Generative AI initiatives.Build applications with high scalability and availability.Possess 10+ years of previous professional experience in a role relevant to software architecture

 

 

What you need to Succeed:

 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with experience in enterprise product development.Agile/Scrum development experience.Strong OOD and C++/C# or Java programming skills.Knowledge of algorithm design, data structures, and design patterns.RDBMS experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, or DB2.Familiarity with Windows/Linux development stack; JavaScript, React, and electron.js are pluses.Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture. Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 

 

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