Solution Architect - IS

The Solution Architect will evaluate existing system capabilities, define architecture strategies, and lead modernization efforts for internally developed applications by leveraging cloud technologies such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure.

The role collaborates closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and enterprise architects to deliver architecture solutions that align with business objectives, technology standards, security requirements, and strategic modernization goals.

This position is also responsible for architecture governance activities, technical assessments, technology evaluations, technical debt remediation plans, and supporting cloud migration initiatives.

• Partner with Supply Chain, Material Planning, and Parts Logistics business leaders, Product Managers, Software Delivery Leads, Software Engineers, and Enterprise Architects.
• Define solution architectures that support business capabilities and long-term technology strategies.
• Lead system design activities, technology assessments, and architecture reviews.
• Provide technical guidance through proof-of-concepts (POCs), performance optimization initiatives, product evaluations, and fit-gap assessments.
• Design and support cloud-native and hybrid architectures leveraging GCP, Azure, and related technologies.
• Drive modernization initiatives for legacy applications and support migration to cloud platforms.
• Ensure architecture compliance with enterprise standards, security requirements, and governance processes.
• Document architecture decisions, technical designs, and implementation strategies.
• Identify and drive remediation of technical debt.
• Collaborate with multiple delivery teams to support successful solution implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Software Engineer, or a related technical role.
• Experience with Material Planning, Inventory Management, Parts Logistics, or Supply Chain systems.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Strong understanding of solution architecture principles across application, integration, infrastructure, and cloud domains.
• Experience designing solutions using Java, Mainframe, and distributed systems architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and distributed cloud environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise security frameworks, architecture standards, and governance practices.
• Experience migrating applications from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience working within complex, multi-team enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with architecture governance processes and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.