Job description
Role Overview
The Enterprise Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive technology solutions that align with business objectives and support the organization’s strategic growth initiatives. This senior-level position serves as the primary architect for enterprise-wide technology solutions, with particular focus on integrating and optimizing the company’s highly customized ERP system and proprietary applications portfolio.
The role requires deep understanding of complex operational workflows while ensuring all technology solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. The Enterprise Solutions Architect will play a pivotal role in the potential development of a bespoke enterprise system tailored to the unique requirements of medical waste management operations.
What you will do
Strategic Architecture & Planning
·Design and maintain the overall enterprise solutions architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational requirements
·Lead the development of technology roadmaps for enterprise applications, with focus on ERP optimization and proprietary application development
·Evaluate and recommend enterprise-level technology solutions that support medical waste management operations, regulatory compliance, and business growth
·Collaborate with the Vice President - IT to define architectural principles, standards, and governance frameworks
·Assess current state architecture and develop future state architectural visions for enterprise applications
ERP System Leadership & Development
·Provide architectural leadership for the company’s highly customized ERP system, ensuring optimal performance and scalability
·Lead architectural planning for potential bespoke ERP system development, including requirements analysis, system design, and integration planning
·Design and oversee ERP integrations with existing proprietary applications and third-party systems
·Ensure ERP solutions meet industry-specific requirements including waste tracking, regulatory reporting, route optimization, and customer management
·Collaborate with Business Transform team to identify ERP enhancement opportunities and business process improvements
Solution Design & Implementation
·Develop comprehensive solution architectures for complex enterprise initiatives, ensuring technical feasibility and business value
·Lead cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of enterprise solutions
·Create detailed technical specifications, interface designs, and integration patterns for enterprise applications
·Ensure solution designs comply with security, performance, scalability, and reliability requirements
·Oversee proof-of-concept development and technology evaluation initiatives
Integration & Systems Architecture
·Design and implement integration strategies between enterprise applications, ensuring seamless data flow and process automation
·Develop API strategies and microservices architectures to support application modularity and scalability
·Ensure integration solutions support real-time data requirements for operational systems including fleet management, waste tracking, and customer portals
·Collaborate with Infrastructure & Cyber Security team to ensure integration solutions meet security and performance standards
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
·Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
·Collaborate with AI & Data Analytics team to ensure enterprise solutions support advanced analytics and reporting requirements
·Partner with Apps & Product Development team to ensure architectural consistency across proprietary applications
·Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams and junior architects
·Present architectural recommendations and project updates to executive leadership
Quality Assurance & Risk Management
·Establish and maintain architecture review processes to ensure quality and consistency of enterprise solutions
·Conduct technical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for enterprise initiatives
·Ensure enterprise solutions support disaster recovery, business continuity, and data backup requirements
·Monitor solution performance and implement optimization strategies
Candidate Profile
Education & Certifications
·Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
·Professional architecture certifications (TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent) highly desirable
·Relevant industry certifications in enterprise technologies (Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
Experience
·Minimum 8-10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution design, or senior technical roles
·Proven experience with ERP systems implementation, customization, and integration
·Demonstrated experience leading large-scale enterprise technology initiatives
·Experience with both traditional and cloud-based enterprise architectures
·Deep knowledge of system design, software architecture, and integration methods
Technical Skills
·Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies
·Deep understanding of ERP systems architecture and integration patterns
·Proficiency in database design, data modeling, and data integration technologies
·Strong knowledge of API design, microservices architecture, and integration platforms
·Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
·Understanding of cybersecurity principles and enterprise security frameworks
Leadership & Communication
·Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical projects
·Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
·Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
·Experience in vendor management and technology procurement processes
Work Environment
·Hybrid, remote, involves travel to remote sites
$150,000 - $225,000 a year
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