Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Manager: Dayananda Bagalur Srikantaiah

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Parvathi Yamuna N

Job Code Level: DSP4

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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. Were hiring talent that AI cant replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with strong expertise in C and Java-based application development and a solid understanding of AI and machine learning concepts. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and optimize scalable software systems that integrate AI capabilities into core business products.

What The Role Offers

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot, Microservices, REST).
• Collaborate with data scientists to integrate AI/ML models into production systems.
• Build scalable and high-performance applications with a focus on reliability and maintainability.
• Participate in architecture design, code reviews, and performance tuning.
• Leverage cloud technologies (AWS / Azure / GCP) for deployment and automation.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in AI, LLMs, and software engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering excellence initiatives.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• 8–15 years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, and RESTful services.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Experience working with databases (SQL / NoSQL) and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git-based workflows.
• Exposure to LLM integration, AI-assisted automation, or predictive analytics projects.
• Knowledge of Python for AI scripting or model integration.
• Experience in cloud-native development and DevOps practices.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  
  

One Last Thing

OpenText is more than just a corporation, its 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 dont 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.

OpenTexts 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 hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenTexts vibrant workplace.

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