Manager, Software Engineering; AppSec​/DAST

Position: Manager, Software Engineering (AppSec/ DAST)
OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

Open Text 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 Open Text, 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.

At Open Text, everything we do is based on a simple idea:
The fastest way to get results is to build on what you have. Our software solutions enable organizations to do just that. Secure and scalable, with analytics built-in, they bridge the gap between existing and emerging IT-fast-tracking digital transformations across Dev Ops, Hybrid IT, Security, and Predictive Analytics. In the race to innovate, Open Text customers have a clear advantage.

Our portfolio spans the following areas:
Dev Ops | IT Operations| Cloud | Security | Info Governance | Big Data, Machine Learning, & Analytics.

Your Impact:

Fortify Web Inspect is the industry's most mature automated dynamic web application security testing solution, which is recognized as industry leader by Gartner MQ. Fortify DAST portfolio includes both on-premise (Web Inspect) and containerized (Scan Central DAST) products that can be deployed in-house or as a service to build a scalable, nimble Software Security Assurance program that meets the evolving needs of today's IT organization.

We are looking for a passionate Development Manager for Fortify Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST). This role is responsible for leading a team focused on delivering and enhancing dynamic security testing capabilities, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and reliable solutions that identify vulnerabilities in running applications.

What the role offers:

* Lead and manage an engineering team responsible for Fortify DAST capabilities.

* Oversee the design, development, testing, and delivery of DAST features and services.

* Ensure high-quality code, performance, and reliability of dynamic testing engines and related services.

* Collaborate with product management, security research, and platform teams to define and deliver roadmap priorities.

* Support and implement secure development practices aligned with application security standards.

* Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines and Dev Sec Ops  practices.

* Monitor and improve application performance, scalability, and availability.

* Coach and mentor engineers; support career growth and team development.

* Assist in managing technical debt and improving system architecture.

* Participate in incident response and help resolve production issues.

What you need to succeed:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

* 5+ years of software engineering experience, with 1-2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.

* Experience with web technologies and application architectures (HTTP, APIs, microservices).

* Familiarity with application security concepts, especially dynamic analysis (DAST).

* Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., .NET, HTML/CSS/JS).

* Experience working in Agile development environments.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with dynamic security testing tools or platforms.

* Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.

* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

* Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.

* Experience managing distributed or global teams.

* 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.

One last thing:

Open Text is more than a corporation-it's a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At Open Text, we don't just have a culture-we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

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