SAP ERP Enterprise Architect

Job Description:

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced ERP Enterprise Architect to lead and shape the architectural design and implementation of our ERP systems, with a strong focus on integrating with cloud-based SaaS solutions, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and Middleware. This role requires deep knowledge of SAP ERP, event-driven architecture, and Rest API/EDI-based integrations. The ERP Enterprise Architect will work closely with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, solution architects, developers, and external vendors, to ensure a cohesive, scalable, and future-proof ERP ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Leadership: Develop and manage the ERP architecture roadmap, focusing on modularity, scalability, and cloud readiness.
ERP Integration: Design and implement robust integrations between ERP systems (SAP preferred) and other enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, SCM) through SOA, EDI, and Middleware technologies.
SaaS Integration and Cloud Strategy: Lead initiatives to incorporate cloud-native and SaaS-based applications into the existing ERP landscape, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
Event-Driven Architecture (EDA): Architect and implement event-driven solutions to enhance ERP capabilities in real-time data processing, asynchronous event handling, and scalability.
API Management: Develop, implement, and maintain a Rest API framework to facilitate secure, scalable integration with internal and external systems.
Data Governance and Security: Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards across the ERP system.
Technical Guidance and Collaboration: Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to other architects, developers, and IT stakeholders to drive best practices in ERP and middleware design.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process automation, performance optimization, and architectural simplification.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient architectural solutions.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 10+ years in ERP systems, with at least 5 years in an architectural role focused on SAP or similar ERP.
Technical Skills:
ERP: Proficiency in SAP ERP modules (SD, MM, FI/CO) or similar ERP systems.
Middleware & SOA: Strong experience with SOA, Middleware platforms (SAP PI/PO, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, or similar), and message brokers (e.g., Kafka).
Cloud & SaaS Integration: Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and SaaS ERP integrations.
Event-Driven Architecture (EDA): Hands-on experience with event-driven arch