Southern Company

Documentum Architect, SR

Southern Company • $110K — $130K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Significant experience with enterprise OpenText Documentum solutions
  • Experience as a technical lead or architect for enterprise application platforms
  • Proficient in Linux-based environments and relational databases, especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across technical and business boundaries

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for the Documentum team, including mentoring and issue escalation.
  • Own the end-to-end architecture of the enterprise Documentum platform across various environments.
  • Support and modernize Documentum customizations and integrations.
  • Enforce development and support standards for Documentum.
  • Lead the migration of Documentum components to a container-based environment.
  • Resolve complex production issues spanning multiple technical domains.
  • Translate business needs into a technical roadmap and oversee enhancements.

Benefits

  • Engagement with a leading enterprise technology platform.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Professional collaboration with diverse technical teams and business stakeholders.
  • Contribution to impactful solutions within a major utility company.
  • Access to innovative technologies and best practices in document management.
Full Job Description
Job Description

DOCUMENTUM ARCHITECT, SR.

Birmingham, Alabama | Southern Company Services

JOB SUMMARY

The Documentum Architect, Sr. is the technical leader for Southern Company's enterprise OpenText Documentum environment. This role helps direct the Documentum technical team, establishes platform and solution architecture, and owns the supportability of Documentum customizations, integrations, infrastructure, and related components.

The architect will lead the platform through its transition to Linux and container-based deployment and will remain accountable for architecture, reliability, security, lifecycle management, and support after the platform is operating on containers. The role works directly with business partners to understand needs, prioritize enhancements, plan upgrades, and lead implementation of solutions that deliver sustainable business value.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide day-to-day technical leadership for the Documentum team, including support ticket resolution, technical direction, work planning, design decisions, issue escalation, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
  • Own the end-to-end architecture and technical health of the enterprise Documentum platform across development, test, production, and disaster recovery environments.
  • Take ownership of supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modernizing all Documentum customizations, integrations, workflows, jobs, utilities, and extensions.
  • Enforce standards for Documentum development, configuration, source control, testing, deployment, documentation, monitoring, and production support.
  • Lead the migration of Documentum components from Linux to containers, including architecture, configuration, deployment, testing, operational readiness, and support transition.
  • Own the ongoing container operating model after migration, including vendor image updates, Helm and deployment configuration, security remediation, monitoring, capacity, resiliency, patching, upgrades, and rollback planning.
  • Lead investigation and resolution of complex production issues that span Documentum, custom code, Java and application servers, Linux, containers, Oracle, storage, identity, network services, and third-party products.
  • Partner with business stakeholders and product owners to understand needs, evaluate requests, define requirements, assess options, and prioritize enhancements, maintenance, and lifecycle investments.
  • Translate business priorities into a practical technical roadmap and lead the design, estimation, implementation, testing, release, and support of approved enhancements and upgrades.
  • Coordinate with application developers, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity, database administrators, storage teams, enterprise architects, vendors, and business partners to deliver secure and supportable solutions.
  • Plan and lead Documentum upgrades, patches, migrations, disaster recovery exercises, performance improvements, and adoption of new platform capabilities.
  • Perform architecture, design, code, and implementation reviews and ensure technical risks, dependencies, and support impacts are understood before production deployment.
  • Maintain current platform, integration, customization, recovery, and operational documentation.
  • Serve as the primary technical contact with OpenText and other vendors for product support, compatibility, defects, security findings, and product direction.
  • Participate in on-call support and planned maintenance activities as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered in accordance with company guidelines.

Experience
  • Significant experience designing, developing, administering, supporting, and upgrading enterprise OpenText Documentum solutions.
  • Experience serving as a technical lead or architect for an enterprise application platform and directing the technical work of others.
  • Experience owning and supporting custom enterprise applications, integrations, workflows, batch jobs, and platform extensions.
  • Experience with Linux-based enterprise application environments and relational databases, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle.
  • Experience working with business partners to prioritize work, define requirements, evaluate solutions, and deliver enhancements and upgrades.
  • Experience leading complex troubleshooting and coordinating resolution across multiple technical teams and vendors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Deep knowledge of Documentum architecture, object model, repositories, security, content storage, indexing, rendition, workflows, jobs, and integration patterns.
  • Knowledge of Documentum components and development technologies such as Content Server, D2, Smart View, Documentum Administrator, D2 REST, DFS, xPlore, OTDS, DFC, and migration tools.
  • Knowledge of container platforms and practices, preferably Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes, Helm, YAML, container registries, secrets, persistent storage, resource management, image scanning, and deployment promotion.
  • Working knowledge of Java, Tomcat or comparable application servers, REST services, SQL, Oracle, Linux shell scripting, Git, and automated deployment or testing practices.
  • Ability to set technical direction, make sound architecture decisions, lead through ambiguity, and balance business value, reliability, security, lifecycle, and supportability.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to business partners, technical teams, vendors, and leadership.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, collaboration, customer service, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, raise risks early, drive decisions, and follow work through implementation and production stabilization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with recent OpenText Documentum releases and modernization of legacy Documentum applications.
  • Hands-on experience migrating enterprise applications to Linux and OpenShift or Kubernetes containers.
  • Experience supporting containerized platforms in production, including monitoring, logging, security patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery.
  • Experience with Documentum D2 customizations, DFC or Java custom code, REST integrations, workflow solutions, migration utilities, and PDF rendition products.
  • Experience developing technical roadmaps and partnering with business stakeholders on enhancement portfolios and lifecycle planning.
  • Experience with automation using Bash, Python, PowerShell, CI/CD tools, or infrastructure-as-code practices.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

Safety-oriented • Customer-focused • Accountable • Collaborative • Strategic • Adaptable • Dependable • Detail-oriented

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • This position may require participation in an on-call rotation and planned work outside normal business hours.
  • Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.


About the Team

Southern Company Services

About Southern Company

With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Southern Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Southern Company, a leader in energy innovation and a champion of sustainable practices. As one of the most respected companies in the energy sector, Southern Company offers unparalleled job opportunities that promise not only professional growth but also a commitment to diversity and leadership development.

Work You’ll Do

At Southern Company, we are not just about power generation; we are about empowering our team to innovate and lead the industry. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, using your skills to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Southern Company has a place for you. Our wide range of employment options ensures that every team member can find a path that best suits their career ambitions and skills.

Innovate and Lead

Southern Company is at the forefront of technological innovation in the energy sector. Our team members are encouraged to lead projects and initiatives that push the boundaries of what is possible in energy production and management.

Grow and Develop

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted diversity training, leadership workshops, and continuous professional development. Career growth at Southern Company is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Be Part of Our Culture

Southern Company’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other in achieving personal and professional goals.

Benefits That Go Beyond

Choosing a career at Southern Company means enjoying a range of benefits designed to enrich your life and support your lifestyle. From health and wellness programs to retirement plans, we ensure our team members are taken care of.

Join Our Team

Ready to power up your career? Explore the job opportunities at Southern Company today. We are actively hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven individuals. Enhance your skills, join a community of innovators, and work towards a sustainable future.

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Networking and Career Advancement

At Southern Company, networking and internal mobility are key components of career advancement. Connect with leaders, engage in cross-departmental projects, and take your professional journey to new heights.

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Learn more about Southern Company
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$77.6 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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