Job Description

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.

OpenText(TM) Cloud Platform (OCP) is our next-generation Information Management as a Service platform that enables development and deployment of multi-tenant SaaS applications. We are looking for a Senior Software Developer with a focus on Backend and AI development to join our platform engineering team.

This position is based in the OpenText office in Richmond Hill, Canada.

Your Impact:

We are looking for an individual with a passion for building quality, AI-powered software and the ability to contribute within a team of senior, passionate software engineers and architects. The developer will have strong software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems and practical AI application development.

Working with a team of experienced Product Managers, Engineers, Architects and Cloud Operations teams, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and integrating advanced AI capabilities into our core platform services. This is a tremendous opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, contributing to a highly scalable, reliable, and intelligent platform.

What the role offers:

Thinking strategically about business, product, and technology challenges, especially in the context of integrating AI. Implementing robust backend and AI-driven software components within a highly scalable, performant and secure cloud proposition. Taking ownership of complex problems, driving solutions from concept to production, even when they span multiple domains of expertise. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Software Engineers to deliver the product roadmap by embracing agile/iterative methodologies and DevOps. Collaborating effectively with geographically dispersed teams.

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience in taking solutions from concept to production, with strong expertise inJava (Spring Boot) andPython for backend and AI-driven application development. Strong front-end development experience usingJavaScript, with advanced proficiency inReact and/orAngular frameworks, and solid expertise invanilla JavaScript. Skilled in building performant, maintainable user interfaces and contributing to architectural decisions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in buildingmicroservices, SaaS solutions, and API-first architectures to enable scalable, interoperable systems. Extensive backend development experience withSpring Boot (web, data, cloud, security), JUnit, Mockito, and database integration. Practical AI development experience withLangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering for LLM optimization, and consuming models via APIs. Skilled in designing and deploying distributed systems on cloud hyperscalers (AWS, GCP). Familiarity withcontainerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Expertise in designing forscalability, performance, and extensibility with a strong foundation insecurity best practices andobservability (logging, metrics, tracing). Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and effective collaboration inAgile environments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

One last thing:

OpenText is more than a corporation--it's a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention.



Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture--we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

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 submit a ticket atAsk HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.