Opentext XECM Architect

About the role

Prismarq LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced OpenText xECM Architect to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise content management (ECM) solutions using OpenText Extended ECM (xECM) for various business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex OpenText xECM solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional teams, and other IT teams to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into robust technical designs and blueprints.
• Design and implement integrations between OpenText xECM and other enterprise systems, particularly SAP (e.g., S/4HANA, ERP, SuccessFactors) using technologies like SAP ArchiveLink, OpenText Business Workspaces, and custom connectors.
• Architect and configure OpenText Content Server components, including content repositories, workflow engines, Smart UI customizations, and metadata management.
• Develop and optimize content lifecycle workflows, document management processes, version control, and records management within the xECM platform, adhering to compliance and governance policies.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on OpenText products such as Content Server, Archive Center, OpenText Directory Services (OTDS), Enterprise Scan, Document Pipeline, and other relevant modules.
• Oversee data migration strategies and execution to ensure seamless transition of content into the xECM environment.
• Define and implement security models, role-based access controls, and integrate with enterprise identity providers for single sign-on.
• Stay current with OpenText product roadmaps, industry best practices, and emerging technologies (e.g., cloud deployments on Azure/AWS, containerization, AI/ML in content management).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to development and support teams.
• Conduct system performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Participate in pre-sales activities, solution presentations, and client discussions as a subject matter expert when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Content Management (ECM), with at least 5+ years focused on OpenText xECM.
• Proven expertise in architecting and implementing OpenText Content Server and Extended ECM solutions.
• Strong experience with OpenText xECM integrations, especially with SAP (ECC, S/4HANA), including SAP ArchiveLink, Business Workspaces, and metadata mapping.
• Proficiency in OpenText workflow design, Live Reports, and WebReports.
• Hands-on experience with customization using OScript, Java, JavaScript, .NET, or ABAP.
• Solid understanding of database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs and other integration technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud deployment strategies (Azure, AWS) for OpenText solutions is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead projects, manage priorities, and work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment.
• OpenText certifications (e.g., OpenText Content Server Administrator, Extended ECM Specialist, Extended ECM for SAP Solutions Certified) are highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with other OpenText products such as OpenText VIM (Vendor Invoice Management), Capture, InfoArchive, or Documentum.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for ECM solutions.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems.