Principal Solution Architect

Overview OpenText - The Information Company. OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration shape our corporate culture. We partner with top companies, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that drive digital transformation. AI-first, future-driven, human-centered — AI is at the heart of what we do, powering innovation and empowering digital knowledge workers. We’re hiring talent that AI can’t replace to help shape the future of information management. OpenText is more than a corporation; it’s a global community where trust is foundational and outcomes are owned. We invite you to join us in driving positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact Our employment equity and diversity policy supports an inclusive workplace for everyone. Role Senior Principal Solution Architect to join the Enterprise Architecture team. You will design and govern scalable, secure, and integrated end-to-end solutions across key corporate domains, with a focus on HR and alignment to Finance, Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Customer Success. Responsibilities Lead solution architecture for enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy. Develop Conceptual Architecture (Gate 1) and Logical Solution Architecture (Gate 2) deliverables for ARB review and approval. Collaborate with business stakeholders, domain architects, and engineering teams to define scalable and secure solution designs. Evaluate new systems, technologies, and integration patterns to enhance capabilities across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Customer Success. Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles, security policies, and governance standards. Support M&A activities by assessing technical fit, defining integration strategies, and consolidating acquired systems. Provide technical leadership in blueprinting, requirements gathering, and design workshops. Create and maintain architecture artifacts, including solution diagrams, technical specifications, decision logs, and point-of-view documents. What You Need To Succeed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Experience with the SuccessFactors suite and other HR systems (e.g., EC, RCM, RMK, ONB 2.0, PMGM, Compensation and Analytics). Experience developing end-to-end solutions with ERP (SAP) and CRM (Salesforce) systems. Experience with implementations of SuccessFactors Employee Central. 8+ years of experience in solution architecture for enterprise-level solutions across corporate functions (Finance, Sales, Marketing, Legal, HR, or Customer Success). Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, SaaS platforms, and hybrid cloud architectures. Experience with data and application integration architecture and non-functional requirements design. Experience presenting and defending architecture proposals to governance bodies (e.g., ARB, IT leadership). Familiarity with TOGAF, ArchiMate, or other architecture frameworks is a plus. Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions while balancing scalability, security, and cost. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Experience in M&A technical due diligence and post-merger integration is an asset. Experience with Learning Management Systems is a strong plus; strong understanding of HR and LMS processes is beneficial. One last thing Join us to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference. OpenText’s inclusive environment supports diverse backgrounds and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr