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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.

 

YOUR IMPACT: 

OpenText is looking for a highly experienced and driven Principal Software Engineer to join our global ESM R&D team. This is a high-growth business, and our solutions are used by enterprise class highly demanding customers across the globe. We are using a Microservices based architecture composed of multiple services running on Kubernetes using Docker Containers.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and delivery of our Enterprise Service Management product suite. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, architecture, quality assurance, and operations to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

 

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS:

 Lead the technical architecture and design of new features and components for our ESM platform. Work on highly scalable, cloud-based, and enterprise-grade software solutions.Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices, code reviews, and technical problem-solving. Champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve product quality and team productivity.Partner with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to define and refine technical requirements, and ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals.Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code while maintaining standards for security, performance, and scalability. Ensure automated testing and CI/CD pipelines are in place.Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions, driving the evolution of the product. Ensure the platform is able to scale with growing customer demands.Contribute to the development and execution of the engineering strategy, ensuring that technology choices align with the long-term goals of the product and company.Take ownership of critical components of the platform, ensuring they are robust, reliable, and meet customer expectations.Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in software development, cloud technologies, and Enterprise Service Management solutions. Propose improvements to architecture, processes, and tooling.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

 

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. 18+ years of software development experience with 6+ years leading system design including micro services architecture.

 

Mandatory Skills:

Expertise in building and maintaining enterprise-level products and services.Extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, cloud-native applications (preferably with platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP).Deep understanding of microservices architecture and Restful API design using Dockers and KubernetesKnowledge of security best practices for enterprise applications.Ability to scope discussions and effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels Ability to demonstrate effective teamwork both within the immediate team and across teams. Expertise in Core and Advanced JAVA Programming, Spring (Boot, REST, JPA), HibernateDeveloping Application UI and backend features independently using React/Angular and JavaScriptKnowledge of UI frameworks like Angular or AngularJS or React.Experience working with RDBMS Databases such as Oracle, MSSQL Server, PostgreSQL or MySQL Experience in working with version control and build tools like GIT , Maven and Jenkins. Excellent knowledge of Cloud Computing and SaaS model. Experience working in public cloud technologies - (AWS, Azure or GCP is preferred). Very strong communication skills

 

Desired skills

Experience with Enterprise Service Management (ESM) or IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, etc.).Familiarity with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) frameworks.

 

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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.