Principal Software Engineer

Micro Focus (now OpenText) is one of the world’s largest enterprise software providers. We deliver mission-critical technology and supporting services that help thousands of customers worldwide manage core IT elements of their business so they can run and transform—at the same time.


You are great at:

Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of end-user applications software running on local, networked, and Internet- based platforms.
Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of the overall architecture of product or solution.
Writes and executes complete unit testing, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture.
Leads a project team of other software applications engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions for assigned applications portion or subsystem.
Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding software applications design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
Represents the software applications engineering team for all phases of larger and more complex development projects.
Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.

What it takes:

8+ years with Object Oriented Design and development using C++ in Windows environment
Designing software applications running on multiple platform types.
Software applications development methodology, including writing and execution of unit test cases and debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to adapt to new tools & technologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.
Familiarity with agile software development with experience driving product backlogs, as well as actively leading scrum team.
Micro Focus (now OpenText) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship or any other legally protected status.