Manager, Software Development

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
OpenText is the market leader in Enterprise Information Management platforms and applications. As a Software Engineer you will utilize your knowledge and experience to perform systems analysis, research, maintenance, troubleshooting and other programming activities. You become a member of one of our Agile-based project teams, focusing on product development. It is an exciting opportunity to design and implement solutions for enterprise level systems.
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Development Manager to lead a team of software engineers responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of one or more products or services. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who fosters innovation, drives engineering excellence, and ensures high team productivity through Agile practices and modern technology adoption, including AI.
What The Role Offers
Lead and manage a team of 5–10 engineers across development, maintenance, and support functions.
You will work in an inspiring and fast paced environment with awesome colleagues designing systems from ideas to running products.
Set clear goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide coaching and career development support.
Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
Guide team members within established organizational policies and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
Ensure high-quality deliverables through code reviews, design reviews, and technical mentoring.
Apply specialized technical knowledge to solve complex problems and implement scalable solutions.
Agile Delivery & Process Management
Champion Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban to ensure iterative delivery and responsiveness to change.
Own sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management in collaboration with Product Owners and stakeholders.
Monitor team velocity, quality metrics, and delivery timelines to ensure project success.
Technology & Innovation
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends, especially in AI, cloud computing, and software architecture.
Encourage experimentation and prototyping to evaluate new tools, frameworks, and approaches.
Identify opportunities to integrate AI/ML into products and processes to enhance functionality and efficiency.
Product Ownership & Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, QA, and Support to ensure end-to-end delivery.
Translate business requirements into technical execution plans and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Provide input into product roadmaps, architecture decisions, and long-term planning.
Operational Excellence
Make day-to-day decisions that impact project effectiveness, resource allocation, and delivery outcomes.
Analyze ambiguous and complex issues using data-driven approaches and business context.
Ensure adherence to operational policies and compliance standards in all development activities.
Productivity & Continuous Improvement
Implement tools and practices that improve team productivity and reduce technical debt.
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to team output, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Foster a culture of learning through knowledge sharing, training, and retrospectives.
You Are Great At
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of relevant experience in software development, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in Agile environments and managing cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud platforms, and AI technologies.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Technologies In Use
Front-End: JavaScript, React/Angular/Vue, HTML/CSS
Back-End: Java, SpringBoot, REST, Node.js, Python,
API design (REST/GraphQL)
Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), NoSQL (MongoDB)
DevOps: Git, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), Docker, Kubernetes
Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP; Serverless & Infrastructure as Code
Agile Tools: JIRA, Confluence; Scrum/Kanban practices
Security: Secure coding, OAuth/JWT, compliance awareness
AI & Automation: Basic AI/ML concepts, integration of AI APIs
Architecture: Microservices, system design, scalability
Collaboration: Code reviews, documentation, mentoring
Data & Analytics: Understanding of data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau); ability to guide data-driven decision-making and integrate analytics into products.
One last thing
As a part of opentext engineering team, you will work in an atmosphere which inspires innovation, collaboration and team work. Our innovations are driven by our customers' challenges and opportunities across a variety of businesses. While we have accomplished successful projects across most industries, we provide deep domain expertise for a defined set of core industries. Welcome to the data inspired future!
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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