Lead Software Engineer- DevOps

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.

OPENTEXT

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.

YOUR IMPACT

The OpenText UFT Family of integrated functional testing solutions enables customers to test earlier and faster by delivering AI-driven test automation across an unparalleled range of technologies; on the most popular browsers, mobile devices, operating systems, and form-factors; from the cloud or on-premises; to deliver the speed and resiliency required to achieve automation at scale that is tightly integrated with an organization’s current DevOps toolchain.

What The Role Offers

We are seeking a seasoned and proactive Lead DevOps Engineer to drive automation, deployment, and monitoring across multiple projects and teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, infrastructure as code, and security integrations. This role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to guide engineering teams in adopting DevOps best practices across the organization.

Who Are We?

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.

What do we have?

The OpenText UFT Family of integrated functional testing solutions enables customers to test earlier and faster by delivering AI-driven test automation across an unparalleled range of technologies; on the most popular browsers, mobile devices, operating systems, and form-factors; from the cloud or on-premises; to deliver the speed and resiliency required to achieve automation at scale that is tightly integrated with an organization’s current DevOps toolchain.

• Architect, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins
• Lead DevOps initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring consistency and quality
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS using best practices
• Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform and Terragrunt
• Package applications using Docker and Wix Installer
• Integrate and manage security tools such as Fortify, SentinelOne, CodeSeal, and Qualys
• Establish and enforce DevOps standards, including security and compliance practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, QA, Security) and company-wide governance or platform groups to align on strategic direction and ensure compliance with organizational standards. Work together to streamline delivery across projects.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers and developers on tooling and processes
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across environments
• Drive adoption of GitOps, automated testing, and release strategies
• Stay current with industry trends and continuously improve DevOps practices
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience with GitLab and Jenkins for CI/CD automation
• Deep understanding of AWS services and architecture
• Proficiency in Terraform/Terragrunt for infrastructure provisioning
• Experience with Docker containerization and orchestration (e.g., ECS, EKS)
• Familiarity with Wix Installer for packaging Windows applications
• Knowledge of security tools: Fortify, SentinelOne, CodeSeal, Qualys
• Solid scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Strong understanding of DevOps and security best practices
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills
• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux)
• Experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and release management
• Experience working in regulated environments
• Experience Level: 10+ years
  
  

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.