IFS Solution Architect

IT Works Recruitment LTD; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IFS Solution Architect for a fully remote contract role in the UK. The position involves taking ownership of end-to-end solution design and ensuring the IFS Cloud solution aligns with long-term objectives. Candidates should have proven experience with core IFS modules, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to work independently. This opportunity offers potential for long-term collaboration and influence over architectural direction.

Benefits

Fully remote contract

Opportunity for long-term engagement

Influence solution direction and architecture

Qualifications

• Proven contract experience as an IFS Solution Architect on IFS Cloud.
• Hands-on knowledge of core IFS modules.
• Strong understanding of IFS Cloud configuration models.

Responsibilities

• Act as the design authority across the IFS Cloud solution.
• Own solution architecture across functional, technical, and integration layers.
• Translate complex business requirements into robust IFS Cloud designs.

Skills

IFS Solution Architect experience

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of IFS Cloud

Solution design expertise

Job description

IFS Solution Architect (Contract)

Location : Remote

Contract Length : Initial 6–12 months

Start Date : ASAP

Overview

IT Works Recruitment is supporting an IFS customer at a critical stage of their IFS Cloud programme. We are looking for a highly experienced IFS Solution Architect to take ownership of end-to-end solution design and architectural governance on a fully remote, contract basis.

The role will operate independently alongside SI partners, providing an honest, best-practice view of IFS Cloud and ensuring the solution is scalable, supportable, and aligned to the long-term roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the design authority across the IFS Cloud solution
• Own solution architecture across functional, technical, and integration layers
• Translate complex business requirements into robust IFS Cloud designs
• Lead and challenge solution design decisions made by the business and SI partners
• Ensure minimal customisation and maximum use of standard IFS functionality
• Govern integrations, data flows, reporting, and security architecture
• Lead and support design and architecture workshops with senior stakeholders
• Ensure architectural alignment across current delivery and future phases

Required Experience

• Proven contract experience as an IFS Solution Architect on IFS Cloud
• Hands-on knowledge of core IFS modules , with examples such as :
• Finance – General Ledger, AP / AR, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting
• Supply Chain – Procurement, Inventory, Demand Planning
• Manufacturing / Projects – MRP, Shop Floor Control, Project Management
• Service & Asset Management – FSM, Maintenance, Work Orders, Asset Lifecycle
• Strong understanding of IFS Cloud configuration models, solution layering, and extension framework
• Experience designing solutions using standard IFS models rather than bespoke customisation
• Proven ability to work independently or alongside SI partners as a design authority
• Confident stakeholder engagement at senior and programme level

Desirable Experience

• Multi-country or global IFS implementations
• Integration architecture involving third-party systems (e.g. Salesforce, Azure, middleware platforms)
• Industry experience in Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, or Service-based organisations

Why This Role

• Fully remote contract role
• Long-term IFS Cloud programme with potential extensions
• Opportunity to influence solution direction and architecture, not just document designs
• Work with a specialist, IFS-focused recruitment partner