Sr. Software Engineer

Open Text Corp

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$124,600–$186,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Candidate Screening, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Formats, DevOps, Distributed Computing, EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange For Administration Commerce and Transport), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Equity Securities, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interviewing Skills, JSON, Java, Knowledge Transfer, Mentoring, Onboarding, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Management, Product Support, REST (Representational State Transfer), Relational Databases (RDBMS), Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), Systems Scalability, Team Player, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
8 days ago

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.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do-powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can''t replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Senior Software Engineer (EDI, Data Integration & Application Development)

Location: Addison, TX - F/T In-Office

The Opportunity

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and enhance enterprise-grade integration and application platforms that power OpenText products and customer solutions. You will work across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to scalable EDI systems, Java-based applications, and data integration services operating in high-volume, mission-critical environments.

This position is based in Addison, TX, where you will work closely with a co-located Translation Engineering team. This proximity enables faster onboarding, stronger collaboration, and deeper knowledge sharing in a domain with a steep learning curve.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in complex technical environments, is comfortable working across modern and legacy systems, and is motivated to take ownership of business-critical platforms.

What the Role Offers

  • Opportunity to own and evolve core integration and application components used by OpenText customers globally
  • Direct collaboration with a co-located Addison-based engineering team, enabling rapid ramp-up and effective knowledge transfer
  • Ability to influence architecture, design decisions, and modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption
  • Exposure to large-scale, enterprise environments with real customer and business impact
  • Collaboration with global teams across Engineering, Product Management, Cloud Operations, and Support
  • A culture that values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and mentorship

Your Impact

  • Design, develop, and maintain EDI and data integration components supporting OpenText products
  • Build and enhance scalable Java-based applications, APIs, and services
  • Implement and support EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT) and modern data formats (XML, JSON)
  • Develop and manage batch workflows and real-time integrations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis and improvements
  • Contribute to best practices, mentor junior engineers, and support modernization initiatives

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Java application development
  • Proven experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade, performance-sensitive applications
  • Hands-on experience with EDI systems, partner integrations, and data mappings
  • Strong understanding of data integration patterns (file-based, API-driven, event-based architectures)
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, XML, JSON, and data transformation technologies
  • Solid foundation in software design principles, performance optimization, and maintainable code practices
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work effectively both within an in-person team setting and across global distributed teams
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Asset Qualifications (Nice to Have)

  • Experience working with translation systems or EDI transformation engines
  • Experience modernizing legacy Java applications
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerization technologies
  • Exposure to cloud platforms and distributed systems
  • Knowledge of security, compliance, and data protection standards
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

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 submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText''s vibrant workplace.

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: $124,600.00 - $186,800.00; 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.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

About the Company

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Open Text Corp

Who We Are

OpenText is the leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM).
Our EIM products enable businesses to grow faster, lower operational costs, and reduce information governance and security risks by improving business insight, impact and process speed.

Our Promise to our Customers

OpenText strives to...

  • enrich the way people use information
  • foster innovation
  • be trusted in our relationships
  • be committed to excellence in all that we do
  • work with our stakeholders, demonstrating honesty and passion towards common goals

Working at OpenText

There are several reasons for our top employer awards. Here are a few:

We’re a world class company.

At OpenText, we offer the stability of a blue chip and the spirit of a start-up.

OpenText launched in 1991 as a small spin-off company from the University of Waterloo in Canada. Twenty-two years later, we’re a truly global company with more than 8200 employees in over 140 offices around the world.

Working for OpenText means working for a truly global, world-class company with a solid customer base, stable cash flow, and the resources to execute well. We’ve grown to $1.3B annual revenue in 2013. And, most impressive has been our consistent upward growth, steered by an experienced leadership team.

We have an entrepreneurial culture.

While we’re big in many ways, we’ve maintained an entrepreneurial culture common to many technology company “start-ups”. We drive hard to achieve excellence. We value innovation, creativity, and collaboration.We welcome new opportunities and learn to pivot. It’s all about being smart, fast, and responsive to our customers.

Our values direct us.

Our values ensure we deliver on our mission and vision every day. Our values guide our actions with all of our stakeholders. It’s the OpenText way.

  • Customer: We need to obsess over our customers and ensure they are wildly successful.
  • Trust: Our customers entrust us with their most competitive information, we need to be their most trusted partner
  • Excellence: What we do, we do well. The highest form of excellence is mastery
  • Innovation: What we create, we do purposefully to impact the world.
  • Best Place to Work: We spend far too much time at work for it not to drive personal meaning. We need to leverage the collective genius and have the courage to shape a better future. Nothing is off the table.

Diversity makes us strong.

At OpenText, we serve customers of many cultures in many different countries.

We embrace diversity because we believe the best products, solutions, and customer service results from a workplace in which varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged. The wide-ranging backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our employees are a powerful competitive advantage and crucial to our continued business success.

We are committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. We are also committed to fostering an environment - one in which the best people can do their best work and reach their full potential. This outcome is achieved in a work environment characterized by respect for lifestyle, cultural, and ethnic differences.

We have you covered.

We take care of our employees. We offer a generous compensation and benefits plan that is competitive to your position, responsibilities, and region of the world.

We’re an equal opportunity employer.

OpenText is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires world-class talent regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
FOUNDED
1991
WEBSITE
http://www.opentext.com/