Job Description

OPENTEXT 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.



OpenText has established itself as a global leader in secure information management. OpenText's enterpriseContent Management(ECM) software connects content within core business processes and ourPortfolio business unit ensures the maintenance and modernization of legacy software.



Sr. Software Developer - Waterloo, ON Office (Hybrid in-office Tue, Wed. Thurs) 5 month Contract, with possibility for extension.

Your Impact:

The division is seeking an experienced Sr Software Engineer who shares our passion for developing and maintaining the Enterprise Capture product line. OpenText's Capture solutions are deployed both on premise and in the cloud. OpenText Capture technology transforms digital and paper business documents into application-ready information providing a flexible, end-to-end capture solution that includes document capture, classification, data extraction, information validation, and delivery to line of business or backend systems.



You are great at

Major emphasis on writing excellent code following industry best practices Create and maintain technical documentation Design and development of Capture components related to capture, processing, and recognition of business documents Ownership and technical leadership end-to-end; design, development, validation and test automation, deployment, and support in production. Work closely with Quality Engineering to review test plans and test cases Provide technical guidance for major software initiatives, including technology standardization and modernization. Team technical leadership: distribute tasks, track progress, technical risk assessment, problem solving, early risk notification, report progress and status to manager. Perform all assigned jobs with minimal assistance from the supervisor Respond promptly and professionally to bug reports and customer escalations

What it takes:

Expert in server-side development Knowledge and Experience with C++ 20 (required) Up to date knowledge of .NET Framework (C#), .NET Core, ASP.NET Core Experience with Windows architecture, Windows services, Web API Knowledge about relation databases and SQL Knowledge and experience in Git version control Strong expertise about data structures, operating systems, distributed systems, multithreading programming, performance optimization Expert knowledge of design patterns and object oriented principles and how and when to apply them Experience with Sockets, Networking in relation to client/server communication Strong skills in debugging, triaging and resolving technical issues Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

What you need to succeed

Experience with memory mapped designs

Experience with Dockers and related containerization technology, Kubernetes or related orchestration software, Helm

Experience with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform

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