Director, Software Engineering

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.

Digital Experience (DX) is the new marketing domain. 89% of companies plan to make Customer Experience their number one area of engagement by next year.  Upgrading customer experience capabilities helps companies to unlock new revenue streams and bolster existing ones, attract and retain customers, and reach new segments—all while driving higher conversion and engagement. OpenText’s rich portfolio of Web Content Management, Digital Asset Management, Customer Communication Management, and Workforce Optimization solutions offer exciting and compelling ways to address customer needs in this area.

Your Impact:

As a Director, Software Engineering, reporting to the Vice President, Software Engineering, you will oversee the software development and quality assurance of our Communications products and services. This includes overseeing product delivery aligned to the product roadmap, managing teams of software and QA engineers, and leading them to successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will be an avid problem solver, thought leader, and seasoned technologist, who possesses a strong software development background, leadership skills, and experience managing global staff. The Director will lead the engineering teams in prioritizing, planning and executing technology projects using agile (Scrum) methodologies.

What the role offers:

As a Director, Software Engineering, you will:

• Oversee high-quality, on-time product delivery and ensure it meets defined requirements.
• Lead Agile software development and provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
• Promote scalability, reliability, and security by enhancing product architecture.
• Proactively identify and remove risks that hinder development progress.
• Mentor engineers, supervise team activities, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and recommend improvements in technology and performance.

What you need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant technology experience, including leading large-scale SaaS projects.
• Expertise in cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) with a successful track record of on-time delivery.
• 5+ years managing software development projects with significant business impact.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience managing global development teams.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration, make strategic decisions, and maintain program visibility for key stakeholders.

One last thing:

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. 

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, 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.