OpenText Solution Architect

OpenText Solution ArchitectLocation: Denver, CO - RemoteJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced OpenText Solution Architect to lead the modernization, upgrade, migration, and integration of OpenText environments with SAP ECC and S/4HANA systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with OpenText xECM, Archive Server, Content Server, OTDS, SAP integrations, VIM, and OpenText add-ons.Key ResponsibilitiesOpenText Modernization & UpgradePlan and execute parallel upgrades of Non-Production and Production OpenText environments.Upgrade Archive Server, Content Server with xECM for SAP, and OTDS to the required target versions.Deploy and configure OpenText environments on new cloud infrastructure.Execute full content reloading from underlying storage volumes.Transition existing SAP ECC systems to the upgraded OpenText servers.Connect new SAP S/4HANA systems as environments become available.Maintain dual connectivity between OpenText xECM for SAP and both ECC and S/4HANA systems during the transition.Support ECC system disconnect and final cutover activities.Replace ECC-based VIM add-ons with S/4HANA-compatible VIM add-ons.Upgrade third-party OpenText add-ons and validate compatibility and functionality.Coordinate OpenText upgrade activities with broader application migration schedules and deliverables.Integration, Remediation & ValidationRemediate and validate OpenText-specific customizations, workflows, configurations, and integrations.Assess and resolve compatibility issues resulting from OpenText version upgrades and infrastructure migration.Validate incoming and outgoing interfaces involving OpenText.Ensure connectivity between OpenText, SAP ECC, and S/4HANA environments.Validate IP, DNS, firewall, reverse proxy, SSL certificates, and other infrastructure prerequisites.Coordinate with SAP and infrastructure teams for OS, database, provisioning, backup, and restore activities.Ensure OpenText integrations and add-ons are fully operational for SIT, UAT, cutover, and production deployment.Required SkillsStrong experience as an OpenText Solution Architect / Technical Architect.Hands-on experience with:OpenText Content ServerOpenText xECM / xECM for SAPOpenText Archive ServerOpenText Directory Services (OTDS)OpenText VIMExperience upgrading OpenText environments to newer versions.Strong SAP integration experience with ECC and S/4HANA.Experience with OpenText third-party add-ons and S/4HANA compatibility.Experience with content migration, reloading, and validation.Strong understanding of OpenText workflows, configurations, customizations, and interfaces.Knowledge of infrastructure dependencies including DNS, IP, firewall, reverse proxy, SSL certificates, OS, and database.Experience supporting SAP integration testing, UAT, cutover, and production deployments.Strong troubleshooting, technical leadership, and stakeholder coordination skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with OpenText modernization or large-scale migration projects.Experience working with cloud-based or regulated environments.Experience coordinating with SAP infrastructure and application teams.Strong understanding of SAP RISE / S/4HANA transformation environments.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate technical dependencies.Key DeliverablesSuccessful OpenText platform upgrades and modernization.Validated SAP ECC and S/4HANA integrations.Successful migration/reloading of OpenText content.Remediated customizations and workflows.Validated OpenText add-ons and VIM integrations.Successful completion of SIT, UAT, cutover, and production deployment.Complete technical documentation and transition support.

• Strong experience as an OpenText Solution Architect / Technical Architect.
• Hands-on experience with:
• OpenText Content Server
• OpenText xECM / xECM for SAP
• OpenText Archive Server
• OpenText Directory Services (OTDS)
• OpenText VIM
• Experience upgrading OpenText environments to newer versions.
• Strong SAP integration experience with ECC and S/4HANA.
• Experience with OpenText third-party add-ons and S/4HANA compatibility.
• Experience with content migration, reloading, and validation.
• Strong understanding of OpenText workflows, configurations, customizations, and interfaces.
• Knowledge of infrastructure dependencies including DNS, IP, firewall, reverse proxy, SSL certificates, OS, and database.
• Experience supporting SAP integration testing, UAT, cutover, and production deployments.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical leadership, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenText modernization or large-scale migration projects.
• Experience working with cloud-based or regulated environments.
• Experience coordinating with SAP infrastructure and application teams.
• Strong understanding of SAP RISE / S/4HANA transformation environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate technical dependencies.

Key Deliverables

• Successful OpenText platform upgrades and modernization.
• Validated SAP ECC and S/4HANA integrations.
• Successful migration/reloading of OpenText content.
• Remediated customizations and workflows.
• Validated OpenText add-ons and VIM integrations.
• Successful completion of SIT, UAT, cutover, and production deployment.
• Complete technical documentation and transition support.