Software Developer (Java) at OpenText in Richmond Hill, Ontario, CAN, L4B 4N8

Job description

• We are looking for an individual with a foundational understanding of software development and a strong desire to build skills in full stack, cloud, and AI development. You are eager to learn and contribute within a supportive team of experienced developers while helping develop scalable, secure, and intelligent cloud solutions.
• Working under the guidance of senior team members and collaborating with Product Managers, Architects, Software Developers, and Cloud Operations teams, you will contribute to the development of AI capabilities, modern user experiences, robust backend services, and cloud infrastructure solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to a highly scalable, reliable, and intelligent SaaS platform.

Responsibilities

• Learning about business, product, and technical challenges with a curious and analytical mindset.
• Assisting in the implementation of full stack and AI-driven software components within our cloud platform.
• Contributing to the design, deployment, automation, and management of infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Assisting with the maintenance, enhancement, and troubleshooting of Terraform scripts used for cloud infrastructure provisioning and automation.
• Actively participating in problem-solving and contributing to solutions as part of a collaborative development team.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary Agile team to deliver on team goals and the product roadmap.
• Developing and supporting backend services, APIs, and microservices that power cloud-native applications.
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation initiatives.
• Collaborating with team members across different geographies.
• Learning and applying cloud security, scalability, reliability, and observability best practices.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in software development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Foundational knowledge and practical experience with React or Angular, Java (Spring Boot), and Python for application development.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and REST API development principles.
• Exposure to frontend and backend development using React/Angular, Spring Boot, and testing frameworks such as JUnit.
• Interest in or academic exposure to AI concepts, with a desire to work with technologies such as LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Prompt Engineering, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and core cloud services.
• Understanding of designing, deploying, and managing infrastructure on GCP.
• Knowledge and understanding of Terraform scripts, with the ability to review, modify, and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure configurations.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and cloud automation practices.
• Basic understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or similar technologies.
• Exposure to cloud provisioning and configuration management tools such as Ansible is an asset.
• A focus on writing clean, testable code and a growing understanding of scalability, performance, reliability, and security principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to learn and grow.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and a team-oriented mindset.
• Good communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Required

• React or Angular
• Java (Spring Boot)
• Python
• Microservices architecture
• REST API development
• Testing frameworks such as JUnit
• Terraform scripts
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Docker
• Kubernetes

Preferred

• Ansible

Benefits

• 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: $86,800.00 - $130,200.00; 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.