Enterprise Architect

Job Description: Enterprise Architect

Location : Remote (EST or CST only)

Duration: 6 months + extensions

Client is currently implementing SAP and is looking for an architect who can operate as either a Solution Architect or an Enterprise Architect depending on project needs. A retail background is strongly preferred. The focus is on hands-on solutioning rather than theoretical strategy.

• Gap
• They don t currently have a high level design doc (HLD) which is a common document part of delivery
• Looking for a solution architect that has a more enterprise view
• Have had architects in the past that have been narrow
• Missing an SA that would understand functional and nonfuctional requirements within a project, assigned to more complex project and help design

Key Gaps Being Addressed

• No standardized High-Level Design (HLD) documentation currently exists, which is creating delivery risk
• Previous architects were too narrow or siloed in focus
• Need architects with an enterprise-wide view rather than point-solution design
• Lack of consistent ownership of functional and non-functional requirements on complex initiatives
• Need architects who can be assigned to higher-complexity projects and drive end-to-end solution design

Enterprise Advantage - Project

• Recently onboarded a Project Manager; requirements gathering is in progress
• Homegrown retail solution built over ~20 years to support item hosting and retail operations
• Environment has extensive integrations and limited documentation
• Architect will analyze the current state environment and integrations
• Partner with Client to review requirements and design a forward-looking solution
• Strong concern that non-functional requirements are not being captured (reliability, disaster recovery, security, etc.)
• Non-functional requirements must be embedded into the architectural design
• Architect will produce a high-level design document representing current and future state
• Present solution to the Architecture Review Board for approval
• Translate approved architecture to delivery teams and ensure alignment and understanding

Must-Have Technologies

• AWS
• SAP
• MuleSoft
• Databricks

Ideal Background and Skill Profile

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and third-party integrations
• MuleSoft experience is highly valuable
• SAP experience required, with solid understanding of SAP landscapes (not deep configuration)
• Experience architecting solutions with Databricks, MuleSoft, and SAP
• New initiatives will be cloud-based (AWS); no future homegrown systems expected
• Ability to evaluate vendor products first, then design integrations and ecosystem architecture
• Strong understanding of vendor capabilities and marketplace offerings
• Focus is on ecosystem design, integration architecture, and non-functional requirements rather than hands-on coding
• Integration architecture is the most complex and critical area for this role
• Architect does not need to be deeply hands-on technically, but must understand how systems fit together
• This is not a pure strategist role; they need a problem-solver
• Not looking for someone who stays theoretical or high-level
• Need someone who can assess the landscape and propose practical, executable solutions