Lead Software Developer Java at OpenText

Department: Customer Success & Support

Setup: On-site
Location: Cork
Type: Full-time, Other
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 19, 2026

Description

OpenText is hiring a Lead Software Developer Java for its Cork office. The role combines hands-on enterprise software development with technical leadership, including solution and integration architecture, coding, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, project planning, process improvement, and mentoring developers. Candidates need at least eight years of enterprise software experience, expert Java/JEE development skills, microservices and REST API expertise, and strong knowledge of Spring, Hibernate, relational databases, SQL, messaging technologies, Agile, and code quality practices.

Required Skills

Java/JEE
Microservices
REST APIs
Spring
Hibernate
SQL
Messaging
Unit testing
Performance tuning

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: At least 8 years of enterprise software solution delivery experience
Expert-level Java/JEE development, coding, and unit testing experience
Enterprise application design using microservices, REST APIs, and distributed architectures
Deep expertise in Spring, Hibernate, relational databases, SQL, and messaging technologies
Agile, test-driven development, performance tuning, and code quality experience
Experience leading developers, mentoring teams, and solving complex technical challenges
Translation Company Name: Open Text Ireland Limited