Enterprise Applications Architect

JM Eagle; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

JM Eagle is seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Architect to lead modernization across ERP, integration, cloud, and AI initiatives. You will shape enterprise standards, guide business leaders, and collaborate with IT teams to transform legacy systems into scalable, future-ready architectures.

In this highly visible, hands-on role, you will drive API enablement, SaaS adoption, and secure integration while mentoring teams and aligning technology with business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, or Application Modernization.
• Recent hands-on software development experience within the last 3–5 years, actively contributing to design and modernization.
• Proven experience modernizing enterprise applications and legacy environments, including ERP ecosystems and manufacturing systems.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration, architecture, and software engineering best practices.
• Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting enterprise environments across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, document, and maintain the enterprise application portfolio across JM Eagle, Plastpro, and Ascending Eagle.
• Design and implement enterprise architecture standards, best practices, and modernization strategies.
• Build APIs, integrations, and scalable services across legacy and modern platforms.
• Evaluate enterprise applications based on business value, technical health, security, scalability, and long-term supportability.
• Lead application modernization initiatives including cloud migration, API enablement, SaaS adoption, refactoring, and application retirement.
• Develop architecture strategies supporting ERP transformation and enterprise integration.
• Define architecture strategies that modernize ERP ecosystems, reduce legacy dependencies, and enable enterprise integration.
• Design AI-ready application and data architectures that enable analytics, automation, and future AI initiatives.
• Build secure, scalable integration solutions using APIs, middleware, and event-driven architecture.
• Establish architecture governance, documentation standards, and technical review processes.
• Promote modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, DevSecOps, automated testing, and reusable services.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership on enterprise initiatives.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve business agility and reduce technical debt.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

Software Engineering

Application Modernization

Cloud Computing

APIs & Integrations

SaaS Adoption

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Boome

MuleSoft

Jitterbit

Azure Integration Services

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LOS ANGELES, CA 90045

Salary Range: $175,000.00 - $215,000.00 Salary/year

Onsite 4 Days / Remote Fridays

Enterprise Applications Architect – JM Eagle

About Us

JM Eagle is the world's largest manufacturer of plastic pipe, providing the infrastructure that connects and protects communities across North America. As we continue modernizing our enterprise technology landscape, we're investing heavily in application architecture, ERP transformation, cloud adoption, and AI-driven innovation.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced enterprise architect who enjoys solving complex business challenges through modern technology. You'll lead application modernization initiatives, define enterprise architecture standards, and help shape the future of our ERP, integration, cloud, and AI strategy.

Working closely with the Director of IT Business Applications, you'll partner with business leaders, developers, and IT teams to modernize legacy systems, build scalable architectures, and introduce best practices that support long-term business growth.

This is a highly visible, hands-on architecture role that combines technical leadership with practical execution.

What You'll Do

• Assess, document, and maintain the enterprise application portfolio across JM Eagle, Plastpro, and Ascending Eagle.
• Design and implement enterprise architecture standards, best practices, and modernization strategies.
• Build APIs, integrations, and scalable services across legacy and modern platforms.
• Evaluate enterprise applications based on business value, technical health, security, scalability, and long-term supportability.
• Lead application modernization initiatives including cloud migration, API enablement, SaaS adoption, refactoring, and application retirement.
• Develop architecture strategies supporting ERP transformation and enterprise integration. Define architecture strategies that modernize ERP ecosystems, reduce legacy dependencies, and enable enterprise integration
• Design AI-ready application and data architectures that enable analytics, automation, and future AI initiatives.
• Build secure, scalable integration solutions using APIs, middleware, and event-driven architecture.
• Establish architecture governance, documentation standards, and technical review processes.
• Promote modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, DevSecOps, automated testing, and reusable services.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership on enterprise initiatives.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve business agility and reduce technical debt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, or Application Modernization.
• Recent hands-on software development experience within the last 3–5 years.
• Recent hands-on software development experience within the last 3–5 years, actively contributing to application design, code reviews, and modernization initiatives.
• Proven experience modernizing enterprise applications and legacy technology environments.
• Proven experience modernizing enterprise applications and legacy technology environments, including custom applications, ERP ecosystems, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration, application architecture, and software engineering best practices.
• Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting enterprise environments across multiple locations.

Technical Expertise

Enterprise Applications

• SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite
• CRM, HRIS, WMS, PLM
• Manufacturing systems

Application Development

• C#
• .NET
• Python
• PHP
• SQL Server
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• Cloud-native development

Integration Technologies

• Boomi
• MuleSoft
• Jitterbit
• Workato
• Azure Integration Services
• API Management

AI & Automation

• Microsoft Copilot
• GitHub Copilot
• Claude Code
• AI Agents
• Power Platform
• Mendix
• Agentforce

Data & Analytics

• Microsoft Fabric
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Snowflake
• Databricks
• SQL Server
• Data governance
• Master data management

Why JM Eagle

• Lead enterprise-wide application modernization for the world's largest manufacturer of plastic pipe.
• Help shape the future architecture supporting JM Eagle, Plastpro, and Ascending Eagle.
• Drive ERP transformation, AI adoption, cloud modernization, and enterprise integration initiatives.
• Work directly with executive IT leadership on strategic technology investments.
• Competitive compensation ($175K–$215K) plus comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid schedule: Onsite four days per week, remote Fridays.

Work Environment

Professional headquarters environment with occasional travel to manufacturing and distribution facilities. Some visits may involve exposure to plant operations or outdoor environments.