Enterprise Applications Architect

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced enterprise architect who enjoys solving complex business challenges through modern technology. You'll lead application modernization initiatives, define enterprise architecture standards, and help shape the future of our ERP, integration, cloud, and AI strategy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, document, and maintain the enterprise application portfolio across JM Eagle, Plastpro, and Ascending Eagle.
• Design and implement enterprise architecture standards, best practices, and modernization strategies.
• Build APIs, integrations, and scalable services across legacy and modern platforms.
• Evaluate enterprise applications based on business value, technical health, security, scalability, and long-term supportability.
• Lead application modernization initiatives including cloud migration, API enablement, SaaS adoption, refactoring, and application retirement.
• Develop architecture strategies supporting ERP transformation and enterprise integration.
• Define architecture strategies that modernize ERP ecosystems, reduce legacy dependencies, and enable enterprise integration.
• Develop AI-ready application and data architectures that enable analytics, automation, and future AI initiatives.
• Build secure, scalable integration solutions using APIs, middleware, and event-driven architecture.
• Establish architecture governance, documentation standards, and technical review processes.
• Promote modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, DevSecOps, automated testing, and reusable services.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership on enterprise initiatives.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve business agility and reduce technical debt.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, or Application Modernization.
• Recent hands-on software development experience within the last 3–5 years, actively contributing to application design, code reviews, and modernization initiatives.
• Proven experience modernizing enterprise applications and legacy technology environments, including custom applications, ERP ecosystems, and manufacturing systems.
• Proven experience modernizing enterprise applications and legacy technology environments, including custom applications, ERP ecosystems, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration, application architecture, and software engineering best practices.
• Mechanical engineering or manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting enterprise environments across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise:
• SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite CRM, HRIS, WMS, PLM Manufacturing systems
• Application Development: C#, .NET, Python, PHP, SQL Server, REST APIs, Microservices
• Cloud-native development: Azure Integration Services, API Management
• AI & Automation: Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code AI Agents, Power Platform, Mendix Agentforce
• Data & Analytics: Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, Databricks, SQL Server
• Data governance: Master data management

Benefits

Competitive compensation ($175K–$215K) plus comprehensive benefits. Hybrid schedule: Onsite four days per week, remote Fridays. Professional headquarters environment with occasional travel to manufacturing and distribution facilities. Some visits may involve exposure to plant operations or outdoor environments.