Sr. SAP Data & Document Archiving Consultant (OpenText Specialist)

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement complex

  SAP data and document archiving

  solutions using

  SAP ILM

  ,

  OpenText Archive Center

  , and

  SAP ArchiveLink

  with a focus on scalability, performance, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA).
• Lead end-to-end implementation of

  OpenText Archiving and Document Access

  for SAP, including advanced scenario building for

  early and late archiving

  tied to SAP business processes.
• Design and execute large-scale

  migration projects from legacy ECM/storage platforms

  to OpenText or SAP BTP-based storage solutions, ensuring zero data loss and compliance with retention policies.
• Deep hands-on work in

  OpenText Imaging Enterprise Scan Client

  ,

  Document Pipeline configuration

  , and

  Perl scripting

  for automation of inbound and outbound document flows.
• Implement and optimize

  OpenText Core Archive for SAP Solutions

  , including integration with S/4HANA and SAP BTP, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Collaborate closely with BASIS, Security, Compliance, and Business teams to align archiving strategy with enterprise architecture standards.
• Develop custom scripts and utilities (Perl, Shell, ABAP user exits/BADIs where applicable) for archiving automation, monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting of archive-related issues at OS, DB, SAP, and middleware levels including ArchiveLink RFCs, HTTP content server issues, and data volume management (DVM) strategies.
• Drive performance tuning and system sizing efforts for high-volume document environments.
• Act as the technical point-of-contact in client-facing project phases including requirements gathering, design validation, PoCs, go-live planning, and hypercare.

• 10+ years of hands-on SAP archiving and ILM experience.
• 8+ years working with

  OpenText Archive Center

  ,

  Document Access

  , and

  Enterprise Scan

  .
• Expert-level knowledge of

  ArchiveLink architecture

  ,

  Storage Categories

  , and

  SAP Content Server integration

  .
• Deep familiarity with

  OpenText Document Pipeline

  including Perl/Unix scripting, error handling, logging, and metadata transformation.
• Proven experience with

  data/document migration tools and methodologies

  from legacy to OpenText or SAP BTP Object Store.
• High proficiency with

  SAP NetWeaver

  ,

  S/4HANA

  , and

  SAP BTP

  integration frameworks (REST, OData, CPI optional).
• Deep understanding of

  compliance frameworks

  , retention policies, auditability, and secure storage best practices.
• Strong cross-platform OS experience:

  Linux/Unix

  , Windows, and solid database knowledge (SAP HANA preferred).
• Proficiency in network protocols and security (HTTPS, certificates, firewall rules) as relevant to document flow and access.

• SAP or OpenText certification (e.g., OpenText SAP Archiving Consultant, SAP ILM/ OpenText Certified).
• ABAP knowledge for user exits related to ArchiveLink and ILM policies.
• Experience with

  SAP Fiori apps for ArchiveLink-based attachments

  and

  integration with BTP-based services

  .
• Familiarity with

  OpenText Extended ECM

  ,

  Vendor Invoice Management (VIM)

  , or

  SAP DMS

  is a plus.
• Experience working in GxP-validated or financial regulatory environments.

• Strong project leadership in multi-vendor environments.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills able to articulate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior consultants.
• Commitment to documentation, knowledge sharing, and adherence to internal governance/security standards.