Lead 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.

Your Impact:

As a Principal Software Developer, you will define the target web UI architecture to replace the existing WPF thick-client application, owning the strategy for decomposing the monolithic UI into independently deployable, containerized front-end modules

What the role offers:

- Define target web UI architecture (Angular and/or React) to replace WPF thick client functionality
- Own the micro-frontend decomposition strategy (e.g., Module Federation) for breaking apart the monolithic UI
- Define component library/design system standards, state management approach, and API integration patterns with backend microservices
- Set standards for containerizing and deploying the web UI (Docker/Nginx, Kubernetes on GCP/GKE) using GitLab CI/CD and Artifactory
- Produce high-quality architecture and design specifications; deliver POCs and estimates on technology choices
- Lead architecture/design reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards
- Mentor Lead and Senior Engineers on modern front-end architecture and migration patterns
- Work across teams (including the Backend/Platform team) to ensure interoperability

What you need to succeed:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 12+ years of enterprise product development/architecture experience
- Deep expertise in Angular and/or React, TypeScript, and modern front-end architecture
- Experience with micro-frontend architecture and decomposing monolithic UIs
- Understanding of WPF/XAML sufficient to map legacy functionality to web equivalents
- Experience with Docker/Nginx for static hosting and basic Kubernetes concepts on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Strong understanding of design systems, accessibility (WCAG), and REST/GraphQL integration
- Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills

Desired/Preferred skills:

- Experience leading WPF-to-web migration initiatives
- Experience in C#, .NET Framework, and modern .NET (.NET 8+), with hands-on experience modernizing large enterprise applications.
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot
- Content management & Capture (IDP) domain experience would be a plus

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