IFS Solution Architect

IT Works Recruitment LTD; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly experienced IFS Solution Architect to oversee end-to-end solution design and governance for a fully remote contract role. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with IFS Cloud and core IFS modules. Responsibilities include acting as the design authority, translating business requirements into effective solutions, and leading stakeholder engagement. This is a long-term opportunity in a vital phase of an IFS Cloud programme, with room for influencing architecture.

Benefits

Fully remote contract role

Long-term potential extensions

Opportunity for influence on solution direction

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an IFS Solution Architect, specifically on IFS Cloud.
• Hands-on knowledge of core IFS modules like Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Service Management.
• Proven ability to work independently or alongside SI partners.

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

Proven contract experience as an IFS Solution Architect

Strong understanding of IFS Cloud configuration models

Confident stakeholder engagement at senior level

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