Principal Software Developer - Remote/Virtual Position - Canada

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management. 

The Opportunity

OpenText’s EnCase® is the most widely deployed DFIR (Digital Forensic and Incident Response) platform in the world and has been named “The Best Computer Forensic Solution” by SC Magazine for 10 years running.  EnCase solves forensic security and investigatory needs for law enforcement, government agencies and enterprise customers using comprehensive forensic science, powerful evidence processing, and deep analysis.

The EnCase Engineering team seeks an experienced technical leader who is ready to lead and collaborate on the next generation of EnCase capabilities. We are looking for a senior engineer with extensive development and architecture experience.

Responsibilities: 
•    Provide technical expertise and leadership in the design, development and delivery of enterprise security and forensic software, while adhering to strict timelines, coding guidelines, deliverables, and quality
•    Responsible for developing, testing and maintaining applications in accordance with specifications
•    Participate in product-related projects, as well as projects to improve processing and automation
•    Provide non-obvious solutions by researching problems while owning complex areas of the product, that require your ability to dive deep into the code

Requirements: 
•    Minimum 7 years of C++ development
•    Demonstrated experience in developing multithreaded applications
•    Solid foundation in Windows OS architecture
•    Experience with user interface development
•    Ability to analyze and solve complex problems, to provide guidance and instruction to others
•    Ability to work independently to accomplish long-term, complex objectives
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
•    A passion for clean, extensible and maintainable design and architecture
•    Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with non-Windows OS’s (UNIX, etc…)
• Experience with file-system design
• Experience with encryption standards
• Experience with user interfaces (web-based, QT, WPF)
   

At OpenText we understand and value diversity in our employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status or sexual orientation. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email accommodationrequests@opentext.com. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws including but not limited to: Family and Medical Leave Act (FLMA), Equal Employment Opportunity  and Employee Polygraph Protection Act