Manager, Software Engineering (AppSec/ DAST)

About the role

Fortify WebInspect is the industry’s most mature automated dynamic web application security testing solution, recognized as an industry leader by Gartner MQ. Fortify DAST portfolio includes both on-premise (WebInspect) 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 DevSecOps 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

Experience with dynamic security testing tools or platforms.

Benefits

OpenText offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. This includes a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, vacation entitlement, and paid time off. Salary Range: $143,400.00 - $215,000.00; 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.

Pay

$143,400.00 - $215,000.00; 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.

Schedule

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