Senior Cloud Applications Engineer

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Application Engineer to join our Cloud Services Delivery team. This role is crucial to driving cloud infrastructure projects and application delivery in a highly scalable, secure, and reliable environment. You will lead the design, implementation, and management of cloud-native applications, leveraging advanced technologies and best practices in cloud computing.

What the role offers

• Architect, design, and implement scalable, resilient cloud-native applications using AWS and containerization tools (Kubernetes/Docker)
• Lead the deployment and orchestration of microservices in cloud environments, ensuring scalability and high availability
• Manage and automate infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, Development, and Security teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance with security and regulatory requirements
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud-based applications, services, and environments
• Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, particularly in multi-cloud strategies (Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure)
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical architecture decisions

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on public cloud environments (AWS)
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS core services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudWatch, and IAM
• Experinece with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architecture
• Expert-level proficiency with Kubernetes, including the orchestration of containers in production environments
• Proficient in Python or another programming language (e.g., Go, Java) for scripting, automation, and application development
• Extensive experience with Linux administration, including shell scripting, system performance tuning, and security best practices
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
• Familiarity with networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and security groups in cloud environments

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.