{"id":1616565,"url":"https://alion.io/job/syntax-principal-solution-architect-jd-edwards","title":"Principal Solution Architect, JD Edwards","company":{"id":1877160,"name":"Syntax","domain":"syntax.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/syntax-com","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Solutions","role_family":"Solutions","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Morrisville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":108000,"max_usd":225000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":327},"experience_years_min":15,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AI Agents","optional":false},{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"Oracle","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-30T07:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-30","last_verified_at":"2026-10-02T09:30:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.\nPrincipal Solution Architect, JD Edwards\nLocation\nGlobal (Remote)\nScope\nNorth America\nRole Summary\nThe Principal Solution Architect, JD Edwards is a senior technical leader within Syntax’s Solution Architecture team, responsible for pre- and post-sales technical architecturefor cloud-based JDE solutions.\nThis is not a functional role. The successful candidate will architect, validate, and oversee end-to-end JDE on cloud platform architectureswith a strong technical and cloud emphasis, including architecting JDE on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This role will collaborate with JD Edwards product management and delivery and the Syntax Cloud Center of Excellence to build cutting-edge solutions using the latest technologies, and help customers integrate agentic AI solutions into their JD Edwards ERP.\nThe role requires deep expertise in JDE technical architecture, cloud infrastructure, security, performance, scalability, resilience, and disaster recovery, as well as a strong working knowledge of the JD Edwards application ecosystem. The architect will advise customers and internal teams on platform design, modernization, migration, and operational readiness for enterprise-scale JDE environments.\nIdeal candidates will have 15+ years of experience, including experience with enterprise application architecture and, ideally, JD Edwards on IBMAS/400 (iSeries)environments and modernization pathways.\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as a pre-sales technical subject matter expertfor JDE cloud architecture engagements, including solution design, technical validation, and support of pricing and technical contracting, as well as articulating the value proposition of 24 x 7 managed services.\n\nArchitect JDE on AWS, Azure, and OCI, including compute, network, storage, identity, middleware, database, logging/monitoring, and operational readiness considerations.\n\nDesign solutions for performance, scalability, availability, and resilienceacross enterprise JDE workloads.\n\nLead security-by-designarchitecture, including identity integration, encryption, access controls, network segmentation, secrets management, and secure operational patterns.\n\nDefine and validate disaster recoverystrategies, including backup/restore, failover/failback, and RPO/RTO alignment.\n\nAdvise on cloud governance and operating models, including landing zone patterns, tagging, cost management, lifecycle management, and operational controls.\n\nProvide post-sales architecture supportfor large and complex engagements to ensure delivered solutions align to the approved technical design.\n\nCollaborate with functional solution architects as needed to ensure technical architecture supports broader solution requirements, while remaining focused on the technical and cloud aspects of the role.\n\nAct as a trusted advisor to customers, technical leaders, and internal stakeholders across sales, delivery, and product teams.\n\nContribute to architecture collateral, value propositions, and technical content that supports market-facing positioning.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n15-25 years of experiencein solution architecture, technical architecture, infrastructure architecture, or related enterprise technology leadership roles.\n\nStrong technical expertise in JD Edwards architecture and deployment patterns.\n\nDemonstrated experience architecting JDE on hyperscalers, including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)\n\nStrong understanding of enterprise cloud fundamentals, including network, identity, storage, compute, observability, backup, and DR design.\n\nExperience with security architecturefor enterprise application platforms.\n\nExperience supporting or leading technical migration and modernization programs.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.\n\nAbility to work effectively in a matrixed environment and across multiple global teams.\n\nAbility to prioritize multiple concurrent engagements and manage complex stakeholder expectations.\n\nHands-on mindset with the ability to engage deeply in technical details when required.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with IBMAS/400 (iSeries)environments and modernization/migration considerations.\n\nExperience with enterprise application upgrades, technical migrations, and cloud landing zone design.\n\nExperience with disaster recovery planning and validation for enterprise applications.\n\nExposure to architecture documentation, reference architectures, and technical sales enablement content.\n\nRelevant industry or vendor certifications supporting cloud or infrastructure architecture expertise.\n\nEducation\nBS/BA degree required; MS/MBA preferred.\n\nWorking Style and Attributes\nSelf-starter with strong ownership and accountability.\n\nComfortable operating across time zones with global teams.\n\nAbility to think strategically while remaining technically hands-on.\n\nStrong collaborator who can influence and align stakeholders without losing technical rigor.\n\nWhy Syntax?\nBecome a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.\nCompetitive, above-average compensation\nGlobal tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time\nFlexible working time models, home office\nAttractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers\nA modern environment in which the \"you\" is part of it\nOpen feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team\nIndividual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job\nYou see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!\nSyntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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