Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Senior OpenText Engineer role is a remote position focused on architecting, deploying, and administering OpenText Content Server/xECM environments for enterprise-level implementations. The candidate will leverage their technical expertise and communication skills to collaborate with a global team, ensuring the stability and efficiency of critical OpenText solutions. This position requires a hands-on approach to solution development, integration, and data management within the OpenText ecosystem. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers and participating in agile team practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Content Server / xECM.
- Architect, deploy, and administer complex OpenText Content Server / xECM environments for large-scale enterprise use.
- Perform system configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning to ensure stability and optimal operation.
- Manage upgrades, patches, and hotfixes for the OpenText platform.
- Design and develop robust Content Server solutions using WebReports, Workflows, and custom scripts to meet business requirements for automation and efficiency.
- Create and optimize intricate Content Server workflows for various business processes.
- Perform database-level integrations, including designing and writing SQL queries, functions, and managing data exchange with external systems.
- Integrate Content Server / xECM with leading enterprise applications using xECM widgets for a seamless user experience.
- Possess a deep understanding of the Content Server database schema to inform solution design and development.
- Be proficient in PostgreSQL for query development, performance analysis, and data management.
- Work with the business team to perform CIS modeling and business analysis, defining and implementing standard file plans and metadata usage.
- Collaborate effectively with a geographically distributed team (on-site and offshore).
- Participate in agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Clearly articulate technical designs and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers in the team.
- Ensure smooth handover of work and knowledge transfer between teams across different time zones.
Key Skills:
- Solid experience as a Content Server / xECM Architect & System Administrator for enterprise-level implementations.
- Proven expertise in Web Reports Design & Development for complex automation and reporting solutions.
- Strong background in Workflow Design & Implementation within OpenText Content Server.
- Deep understanding of the Content Server Data Model and database schema.
- Proficiency in PostgreSQL Development, including writing advanced SQL queries and functions.
- Hands-on experience with Database-Level Integrations for data exchange with external systems.
- Familiarity with xECM Widget Application Integration.
- Strong CIS Modeling & Business Analysis skills, with the ability to define file plans and metadata based on business needs.
- Working knowledge of Linux systems, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), as it pertains to Content Server deployments.
- Familiarity with key AWS Cloud Services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS) in the context of OpenText deployments.
- OpenText certifications (e.g., OpenText Certified Professional) preferred.
- Experience with other OpenText products (e.g., Brava!, Blazon, Archive Center) preferred.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for OpenText deployments.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Senior OpenText Engineer
100% REMOTE
6+ month contract. Potential to extend
Required Skills:
- Solid experience as a Content Server / xECM Architect & System Administrator for enterprise-level implementations.
- Proven expertise in Web Reports Design & Development for complex automation and reporting solutions.
- Strong background in Workflow Design & Implementation within OpenText Content Server.
- Deep understanding of the Content Server Data Model and database schema.
- Proficiency in PostgreSQL Development, including writing advanced SQL queries and functions.
- Hands-on experience with Database-Level Integrations for data exchange with external systems.
- Familiarity with xECM Widget Application Integration.
- Strong CIS Modeling & Business Analysis skills, with the ability to define file plans and metadata based on business needs.
- Working knowledge of Linux systems, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), as it pertains to Content Server deployments.
- Familiarity with key AWS Cloud Services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS) in the context of OpenText deployments.
- OpenText certifications (e.g., OpenText Certified Professional) preferred
- Experience with other OpenText products (e.g., Brava!, Blazon, Archive Center). preferred
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for OpenText deployments.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Hands-on OpenText Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will have a deep, hands-on understanding of the OpenText Content Server / xECM platform and its ecosystem. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, architectural insight, and strong communication skills to support large-scale enterprise implementations. You will be a key player in a global, agile team, working closely with both onsite and offshore colleagues to design, develop, and maintain our critical OpenText solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Server / xECM Architecture & Administration:
o Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Content Server / xECM.
o Architect, deploy, and administer complex OpenText Content Server / xECM environments for large-scale enterprise use.
o Perform system configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning to ensure stability and optimal operation.
o Manage upgrades, patches, and hotfixes for the OpenText platform.
Solution Development & Integration:
o Design and develop robust Content Server solutions using WebReports, Workflows, and custom scripts to meet business requirements for automation and efficiency.
o Create and optimize intricate Content Server workflows for various business processes.
o Perform database-level integrations, including designing and writing SQL queries, functions, and managing data exchange with external systems.
o Integrate Content Server / xECM with leading enterprise applications using xECM widgets for a seamless user experience.
Data & System Expertise:
o Possess a deep understanding of the Content Server database schema to inform solution design and development.
o Be proficient in PostgreSQL for query development, performance analysis, and data management.
o Work with the business team to perform CIS modeling and business analysis, defining and implementing standard file plans and metadata usage.
Agile Team Collaboration (Onsite-Offshore Model):
o Collaborate effectively with a geographically distributed team (on-site and offshore).
o Participate in agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
o Clearly articulate technical designs and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
o Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers in the team.
o Ensure smooth handover of work and knowledge transfer between teams across different time zones.