Sr. Software Developer (1yr Contract)

Hiring Manager: Jakub Szydelski

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Carrol Isaacs

Job Code Level: DSP3

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At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Sr. Software Developer - Waterloo, ON, office (office based 5 days a week), 12 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.

A Development role at OpenText is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to impact lives. As a key contributor, you'll be instrumental in constructing cutting-edge Information Management Solutions that contribute to sustainable supply chains, support refugees, and enhance medical information access to save lives.

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.

What the role offers

• 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 you need to Succeed

• Expert in server-side development
• Knowledge and Experience with C++ 20 (required); Angular
• Up to date knowledge of .NET Framework (C#), .NET Core, ASP.NET Core
• Experience with Windows architecture, Windows services, Web API
• Develop and optimize SQL-based database solutions.
• Manage source code using Git version control.
• Build high-performance, multithreaded applications.
• Apply object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Good to have

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

Comfortable with leveraging AI assistance for code development, code reviews, and productivity

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, 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 at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation

At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range

$98,080.00 - $147,120.00; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience.

All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.