Enterprise Applications Architect

Brunswick; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

401k match

Health Savings Account

Well-being program

Product purchase discounts

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation seeks an experienced Enterprise Applications Architect to transform our digital landscape, shaping ERP/CRM/SaaS architectures and guiding integration across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

You will map business capabilities to applications, define enterprise integration patterns, govern APIs, and lead modernization of legacy systems while aligning technology with strategic goals. Collaboration with business leaders and vendors is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years in enterprise application architecture or related roles.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow and other large packaged apps.
• Cross-domain experience across HR, Finance, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Design architecture blueprints aligning ERP, CRM, SaaS and legacy apps with business capabilities.
• Map capabilities to applications to support core processes and value realization.
• Define integration strategy across ERP/CRM/SaaS and legacy platforms with APIs and event-driven integration.
• Govern APIs including lifecycle management, versioning, and developer onboarding.
• Create an integration reference architecture to improve interoperability and reduce duplication.
• Lead modernization of legacy systems and cloud migrations.
• Monitor and optimize architectures for security, performance, and cost.
• Collaborate with business leaders and vendors to translate capability requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Enterprise architecture design

Cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP)

API, ESB, microservices

Data modeling & governance

Communication & stakeholder management

Analytical thinking & problem solving

Agile & DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Salesforce

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Summary: We’re seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Architect to lead the transformation of our digital landscape. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape the architecture of mission-critical platforms, drive innovation across business domains, and ensure seamless integration of cloud, on-premise, and hybrid solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and excels at aligning technology with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design architecture blueprints aligning enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, SaaS, packaged solutions, legacy custom applications) with business capabilities, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and strategic alignment across modern and legacy systems.
• Map business capabilities (e.g., financial management, customer engagement, supply chain) to enterprise and legacy custom applications, ensuring optimal support for core processes and business value.
• Define enterprise integration strategy across ERP/CRM/SaaS and legacy platforms, standardizing patterns for API-led connectivity, event-driven integration, and service orchestration.
• Design and govern APIs including API lifecycle management, versioning, documentation standards, and developer onboarding/enablement.
• Create and maintain an integration reference architecture (sync vs async patterns, batch vs real-time, integration anti-patterns), reducing duplication and improving interoperability.
• Oversee integration modernization for legacy systems (wrapping with APIs, strangler patterns), reducing point-to-point dependencies and improving maintainability.
• Develop and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and reference architectures for enterprise and legacy custom applications, ensuring compliance, security, and consistency across the portfolio.
• Support project solution architecture deliverables by leading and designing the enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, SaaS, packaged solutions, mobile, web, legacy custom applications) sections of the overall architecture blueprint for each project.
• Collaborate with Integration Architect and develop solutions to seamless integration of enterprise applications, including legacy custom-developed systems, across on-premises and multi-cloud environments, using APIs, middleware, and service-oriented architectures for interoperability.
• Assess and select platforms, tools, and packaged integration solutions (connectors), incorporating industry standards and best practices to optimize functionality and compatibility with existing architectures.
• Lead modernization of legacy custom applications, cloud migrations, and upgrades of enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with mapped business capabilities and organizational goals.
• Partner with business leaders, vendors, and legacy system teams to define capability requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and validate application mappings for alignment.
• Mitigate risks related to application performance, security vulnerabilities, and integration challenges in legacy custom and modern systems, ensuring reliable operations.
• Monitor and optimize enterprise and legacy custom applications for scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness, addressing technical debt and ensuring business alignment.
• Document enterprise applications architectures, capability mappings, and integration strategies for enterprise and legacy custom applications, guiding teams on implementation, configuration, and maintenance.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred. 8+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture or related roles. Demonstrated success in leading large-scale application modernization or digital transformation initiatives. Experience working across multiple business domains (e.g., HR, Finance, Supply Chain). Hands‑on experience with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, or ServiceNow. Experience architecting solutions with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow and other large packed applications. Track record of mentoring technical teams and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.

Skills

• Proven ability to design and implement enterprise-wide application architecture strategies.
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and hybrid environments.
• Expertise in integration technologies (e.g., APIs, ESB, microservices).
• Advanced understanding of data modeling, database design, and data governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of enterprise application ecosystems including ERP, CRM, HCM, and custom applications.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Understanding of business process modeling and optimization.
• Awareness of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, and blockchain in enterprise contexts.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $132,500 - $196,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Brunswick

Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we’re looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today. Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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