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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 (Power BI, Tableau); ability to guide data-driven decision-making and integrate analytics into products.

As part of OpenText engineering team, you will work in an atmosphere which inspires innovation, collaboration and teamwork. 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!