Enterprise Applications Architect

Job DetailsJob Location: LOS ANGELES, CA 90045Salary Range: $175,000.00 - $215,000.00 Salary/yearEnterprise Applications Architect – JM Eagle  Los Angeles, CA | Onsite 4 Days / Remote Fridays $175,000 – $215,000 + Comprehensive Benefits  About Us  JM Eagle is the world's largest manufacturer of plastic pipe, providing the infrastructure that connects and protects communities across North America. As we continue modernizing our enterprise technology landscape, we're investing heavily in application architecture, ERP transformation, cloud adoption, and AI-driven innovation.  We're looking for an experienced Enterprise Applications Architect to help define the future of our enterprise application ecosystem across JM Eagle, Plastpro, and Ascending Eagle.    The Opportunity  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced enterprise architect who enjoys solving complex business challenges through modern technology. You'll lead application modernization initiatives, define enterprise architecture standards, and help shape the future of our ERP, integration, cloud, and AI strategy.  Working closely with the Director of IT Business Applications, you'll partner with business leaders, developers, and IT teams to modernize legacy systems, build scalable architectures, and introduce best practices that support long-term business growth.  This is a highly visible, hands-on architecture role that combines technical leadership with practical execution.    What You'll Do  Assess, document, and maintain the enterprise application portfolio across JM Eagle, Plastpro, and Ascending Eagle.  Design and implement enterprise architecture standards, best practices, and modernization strategies.  Build APIs, integrations, and scalable services across legacy and modern platforms.  Evaluate enterprise applications based on business value, technical health, security, scalability, and long-term supportability.  Lead application modernization initiatives including cloud migration, API enablement, SaaS adoption, refactoring, and application retirement.  Develop architecture strategies supporting ERP transformation and enterprise integration. Define architecture strategies that modernize ERP ecosystems, reduce legacy dependencies, and enable enterprise integration  Design AI-ready application and data architectures that enable 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 on enterprise initiatives.  Research emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve business agility and reduce technical debt.        QualificationsWhat You Bring  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).  8+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, or Application Modernization.  Recent hands-on software development experience within the last 3–5 years.  Recent hands-on software development experience within the last 3–5 years, actively contributing to application design, code reviews, and modernization initiatives.  Proven experience modernizing enterprise applications and legacy technology environments.  Proven experience modernizing enterprise applications and legacy technology environments, including custom applications, ERP ecosystems, and manufacturing systems.  Experience supporting ERP implementations and enterprise transformation initiatives.  Strong understanding of enterprise integration, application architecture, and software engineering best practices.  Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.  Experience supporting enterprise environments across multiple locations.  Technical Expertise  Enterprise Applications  SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite  CRM, HRIS, WMS, PLM  Manufacturing 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  AI & Automation  Microsoft Copilot  GitHub Copilot  Claude Code  AI Agents  Power Platform  Mendix  Agentforce  Data & Analytics  Microsoft Fabric  Power BI  Tableau  Snowflake  Databricks  SQL Server  Data governance  Master data management    Why JM Eagle  Lead enterprise-wide application modernization for the world's largest manufacturer of plastic pipe.  Help shape the future architecture supporting JM Eagle, Plastpro, and Ascending Eagle.  Drive ERP transformation, AI adoption, cloud modernization, and enterprise integration initiatives.  Work directly with executive IT leadership on strategic technology investments.  Competitive compensation ($175K–$215K) plus comprehensive benefits.  Hybrid schedule: Onsite four days per week, remote Fridays.    Work Environment  Professional headquarters environment with occasional travel to manufacturing and distribution facilities. Some visits may involve exposure to plant operations or outdoor environments.