OpenText

Sr. Manager, Software Engineering (AppSec/ SaaS)

OpenText$164K — $247K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong experience in SaaS product development and cloud-native architectures
  • Familiarity with application security concepts such as SAST, DAST, or software composition analysis
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., .NET, HTML/CSS/JS) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with agile methodologies and engineering best practices
  • Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making ability

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineering teams for the Fortify on Demand platform
  • Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle including planning, design, development, and operations
  • Drive secure software development practices aligned with application security standards
  • Collaborate with product management, security research, and operations for high-quality SaaS solutions
  • Ensure platform scalability, performance, and reliability
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate DevSecOps practices
  • Mentor team members and promote a culture of innovation and accountability

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
  • Variable compensation opportunities including eligibility for bonus or commissions
  • Paid vacation entitlement and paid time off
  • Use of AI tools to improve recruitment efficiency and candidate experience
  • Opportunities for professional development and team mentorship programs
Full Job Description
Your Impact:

Fortify on Demand (FoD) is cloud-based Application security platform portal, recognized as industry leader by Gartner MQ. FoD delivers application security as a service, providing customers with the security testing, vulnerability management, expertise, and support needed to easily create, supplement, and expand a Software Security Assurance program.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Development Manager for Fortify on Demand (FoD), a leading Application Security SaaS platform. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring the delivery, scalability, and reliability of secure software solutions, and driving innovation in application security offerings.

What the role offers:
  • Lead and manage engineering teams responsible for the Fortify on Demand platform.
  • Own end-to-end software development lifecycle including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and operations.
  • Drive secure software development practices and ensure alignment with application security standards.
  • Collaborate with product management, security research, and operations teams to deliver high-quality SaaS solutions.
  • Ensure platform scalability, performance, availability, and reliability.
  • Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
  • Manage technical roadmap and align team priorities with business objectives.
  • Mentor and develop team members; foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage technical debt and continuously improve system architecture.
  • Coordinate incident response and ensure timely resolution of production issues.

What you need to succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
  • Strong experience in SaaS product development and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience with application security concepts such as SAST, DAST, or software composition analysis.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., .NET, HTML/CSS/JS) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience with agile methodologies and engineering best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with Fortify products or application security platforms.
    • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security automation.
    • Experience managing distributed or global teams.
    • Familiarity with compliance standards such as OWASP, SOC2, or ISO 27001.
  • Leadership Expectations:
    • Build, lead, and retain high-performing engineering teams.
    • Promote a culture of security-first mindset and engineering excellence.
    • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.


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: $164,800.00 - $247,200.00; 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.

California Residents: The pay range above is a reasonable estimate of salary based on pay scale, candidate experience, skills, and education. In addition to the comprehensive benefits noted above, the role may be eligible for bonus or commissions.

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 OpenText

OpenText Corporation is a Canadian company that develops and sells enterprise information management software. The company is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. OpenText software applications manage content or unstructured data for large companies, government agencies, and professional service firms. OpenText aims to help customers digitize their operations and optimize their information management processes. The company has made several acquisitions over the years to expand its product offerings and customer base. OpenText has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Learn more about OpenText
Size
14,300 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
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