Senior Architect – ERP

Aarushi Infotech; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarushi Infotech is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to define and drive the technology architecture vision for ERP and enterprise systems across the organization. You will lead cross-functional teams and partner with stakeholderson strategic transformation initiatives in a telecom environment.

The role requires deep ERP domain expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, APIs, and AI-enabled analytics to modernize and sustain enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

• More than twelve years of enterprise architecture experience with ERP exposure.
• Proven involvement in ERP transformations across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Procurement, Shared Services.
• Telecom domain experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise architecture vision for ERP and internal systems.
• Serve as the technical authority for ERP domain, shaping roadmaps.
• Architect end-to-end blueprints across ERP and corporate systems.
• Design scalable, modular, cloud-enabled architectures with modern services.
• Drive adoption of AI, analytics, automation, and cloud-native practices.
• Build governance, reference architectures, and design standards.

Skills

ERP architecture

ERP transformation

Data architecture

DevOps

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

Cloud technologies

AI / ML

Automation

TM Forum

APIs

Middleware

Microservices

Cloud-native

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Architecture governance

TOGAF

ERP shared services

APQC PCF

Application architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree

TOGAF certification

ERP certifications (SAP/Oracle)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

AWS/Azure

ITIL

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect with deep expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning, enterprise systems, and shared services. The candidate will define and lead the technology architecture vision for internal enterprise systems and shared services platforms, ensuring alignment with stc’s business strategy and industry best practices. This role will support major enterprise-wide transformation initiatives within a telecom environment.

The ideal candidate has a proven record of accomplishment of architecting large-scale ERP and enterprise solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and leveraging emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and cloud services to drive modernization and operational excellence. This role requires strategic leadership, deep technical expertise, and continuous awareness of trends such as AI-driven automation and cloud-native architectures to ensure long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities1. Architecture Vision & Leadership

• Define and lead the enterprise architecture vision for ERP, ensuring alignment with business strategy and program objectives.
• Serve as the technical authority for the ERP domain and internal systems, establishing the technology roadmap and architectural blueprint.
• Cross-Domain Design
• Architect end-to-end blueprints across ERP and corporate systems, ensuring seamless integration.
• Design scalable, modular, and resilient architectures capable of integrating legacy systems with modern cloud-based services while planning necessary modernization efforts.
• Innovation & Best Practices
• Drive adoption of modern technologies and architectural best practices including AI, machine learning, automation, analytics, and next-generation enterprise applications.
• Governance & Standards
• Build and enforce architecture governance, reference architectures, and design standards.
• Apply frameworks such as TOGAF for enterprise architecture and APQC’s PCF for ERP process alignment.
• TM Forum standards may be used where telecom integration is relevant.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, development, infrastructure, and operations teams to translate business requirements into robust architectural designs.
• Lead architecture workshops and design reviews with internal teams and vendors.
• Architecture Roadmap & Transition Planning
• Develop ERP architecture roadmaps based on analysis of as-is and to-be states, identifying capability gaps and defining transition plans.
• Oversee phased execution while ensuring alignment with architectural intent.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communicate architecture vision and roadmap to senior stakeholders.
• Translate complex concepts into business-friendly terms and act as a trusted advisor for technology decisions.

Qualifications And SkillsEducation

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Architecture certifications such as TOGAF are strongly valued.

Experience

• More than twelve years of enterprise architecture experience with significant exposure to ERP domains.
• Proven involvement in ERP transformation programs and implementations across:
• Finance
• HR
• Supply Chain
• Procurement
• Shared Services
• Telecom experience is an advantage.

Domain Expertise

• Deep understanding of ERP platforms such as:
• SAP
• Oracle
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong knowledge of ERP integration with adjacent domains including:
• CRM
• Billing
• Finance
• Data Platforms

Industry Standards & Frameworks

• Knowledge of:
• TOGAF
• APQC PCF
• ITIL
• Awareness of telecom frameworks where necessary.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in application, data, and integration architectures.
• Strong knowledge of:
• APIs
• Middleware
• Microservices
• Cloud-native design
• Kubernetes
• DevOps
• DevSecOps practices
• AI-enabled analytics

Leadership & Communication

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and engage senior stakeholders effectively.

Innovation & Trend Awareness

• Awareness of emerging enterprise IT trends including:
• ERP modernization
• Automation
• Cloud strategies
• AI-driven transformation

Additional

• Fluent in English.

Certifications & Professional Development

• TOGAF 9 or 10 certification or equivalent.
• ERP certifications such as SAP or Oracle are a plus.
• Additional certifications in AWS or Azure, ITIL, or project management are beneficial.

Skills: enterprise / erp architecture,erp transformation & modernization,data architecture,devops / devsecops,kubernetes / cloud technologies,ai / ml / automation,elecom domain / tm forum,enterprise integration architecture – apis / middleware / microservices,cloud-native architecture,erp platforms – sap / oracle / microsoft dynamics,architecture governance,togaf,erp shared services / enterprise systems,apqc pcf,application architecture