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.
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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'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 and own the target-state architecture for decomposing a monolithic .NET application into containerized modern .NET (.NET 8+) microservices deployed on a Kubernetes (Linux) platform on Google Cloud Platform (GKE). You will set technical direction, service boundaries, and standards, and guide engineering teams through highly complex design, migration, and infrastructure decisions.
What The Role Offers
Define the microservices decomposition strategy (e.g., strangler-fig pattern) and service/domain boundaries for the monolith
Own the technical roadmap for migrating from .NET Framework to modern .NET (.NET 8+)
Architect containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes deployment topology for Linux environments, including networking, scaling, and service mesh considerations
Define API contracts, inter-service communication (REST/gRPC/messaging), and data ownership boundaries
Produce high-quality architecture and design specifications; deliver POCs and estimates at short notice on technology choices
Lead architecture/design reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards
Set standards for observability, security, and GitLab CI/CD across all microservices
Mentor Lead and Senior Engineers; guide them to deliver high-quality design and code
Work across teams (including the UI/Frontend team) to ensure interoperability and integration
What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
8+ years of enterprise product development/architecture experience
Expert knowledge of C#, .NET Framework, and modern .NET (.NET 8+), with hands-on experience modernizing large enterprise applications.
Strong hands-on experience designing microservices architectures and decomposing large monolithic systems using Domain-Driven Design and appropriate architectural patterns.
Expert experience with Docker and Kubernetes (Helm, Ingress, ConfigMaps/Secrets) on Linux
Strong knowledge of GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Artifactory for build/artifact and container image management, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strong experience with messaging and event-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Google Cloud Pub/Sub.
Excellent understanding of API design (REST/gRPC), security, and performance at enterprise scale
Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills
Desired/Preferred Skills
Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio/Linkerd)
Exposure to AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot
Content management and Capture (IDP) domain experience would be a plus
Experience with OpenText products 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 hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

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