Enterprise Applications Architect

Enterprise Applications Architect

The Opportunity

A leading North American manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Architect to help shape the future of its enterprise technology ecosystem.

This high-impact role will lead application modernization, ERP transformation, cloud adoption, enterprise integration, and AI-enablement initiatives across a complex, multi-location environment. You’ll work closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, software engineers, and technology teams to modernize legacy platforms, establish scalable architecture standards, and deliver solutions that support long‑term business growth.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on position for an architect who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practical execution.

What You’ll Do

• Assess, document, and maintain the enterprise application portfolio.
• Define and implement enterprise architecture standards, principles, and modernization roadmaps.
• Design and build APIs, integrations, and scalable services across legacy and modern platforms.
• Evaluate applications based on business value, technical health, security, scalability, and long‑term supportability.
• Lead modernization initiatives involving cloud migration, API enablement, SaaS adoption, refactoring, and application retirement.
• Develop architecture strategies that modernize ERP ecosystems, reduce legacy dependencies, and enable seamless enterprise integration.
• Design AI‑ready application and data architectures to support 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 across enterprise initiatives.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve business agility and reduce technical debt.
• Partner with business and IT leaders to translate strategic objectives into practical technology solutions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, software engineering, or application modernization.
• Recent hands‑on software development experience within the past 3-5 years, including application design, code reviews, and modernization initiatives.
• Proven experience modernizing enterprise applications and legacy technology environments.
• Experience with custom applications, ERP ecosystems, manufacturing systems, or other complex business platforms.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations and enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration, application architecture, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience working across multi‑location or geographically distributed enterprise environments.
• Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem‑solving, and technical leadership skills.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Enterprise Applications

• SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite
• CRM, HRIS, WMS, and PLM platforms
• Manufacturing and plant‑floor systems

Application Development

• C#
• .NET
• Python
• PHP
• SQL Server
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• Cloud‑native development

Integration Technologies

• Boomi
• MuleSoft
• Jitterbit
• Workato
• Azure Integration Services
• API management
• Event‑driven architecture

AI and Automation

• Microsoft Copilot
• GitHub Copilot
• Claude Code
• AI agents
• Power Platform
• Mendix
• Agentforce

Data and Analytics

• Microsoft Fabric
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Snowflake
• Databricks
• SQL Server
• Data governance
• Master data management

Why This Role

• Lead enterprise‑wide application modernization across a complex manufacturing organization.
• Shape the future of ERP, cloud, integration, data, and AI architecture.
• Work directly with senior IT leaders and business stakeholders on strategic technology investments.
• Influence architecture standards, engineering practices, and long‑term technology direction.
• Make a measurable impact by reducing technical debt and improving business agility.
• Join a forward‑looking organization investing in modernization, automation, and innovation.
• Earn a competitive salary of **$175,000-215,000**, plus comprehensive benefits.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with **four days onsite and remote work on Fridays**.

Work Environment

This role is based in a professional headquarters environment and may require occasional travel to manufacturing and distribution facilities. Some site visits may involve exposure to plant operations, industrial environments, or outdoor conditions.

Los Angeles, CA | Onsite Monday-Thursday, Remote Fridays

$175,000-215,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits