Enterprise Systems Architect

SAF Ingrédients; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

SAF Ingrédients is seeking an Enterprise Systems Architect for a part-time, remote role to shape our technology landscape. You will define architectural standards, translate business requirements into scalable solutions, and ensure system reliability, security, and interoperability.

You will create and maintain architecture diagrams, collaborate with engineering and product teams, review proposals, and guide integrations across platforms while monitoring emerging technologies and contributing to

Qualifications

• Strong skills in system architecture and enterprise-level blueprints.
• Hands-on software development and systems engineering experience.
• Experience with integration, APIs, and data flows between disparate systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms and microservices/event-driven patterns.
• Ability to map business requirements to scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain architecture diagrams and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams on systems design.
• Guide integration between existing and new platforms.
• Review solution proposals and perform technical assessments.
• Provide strategic recommendations to optimize performance.
• Monitor emerging technologies and contribute to IT roadmaps.
• Support implementation teams with architectural guidance.

Skills

System Architecture

Systems Design

Software Development

Cloud Platforms

Integration

Documentation & Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Enterprise Systems Architect at SAF Ingrédients is a part-time, remote role responsible for designing and overseeing the company's enterprise technology landscape. This role focuses on defining architectural standards, mapping business requirements to technical solutions, and ensuring system scalability, reliability, and security. Day-to-day tasks include creating and maintaining architecture diagrams and documentation, collaborating with engineering and product teams on systems design, and guiding integration between existing and new platforms. The Enterprise Systems Architect will also review solution proposals, perform technical assessments, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize system performance and interoperability. Ongoing responsibilities include monitoring emerging technologies, contributing to long-term IT roadmaps, and supporting implementation teams with architectural guidance and best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in System Architecture and Systems Design, with experience creating enterprise-level technical blueprints and standards.
• Hands-on experience in Software Development and Systems Engineering, enabling effective collaboration with engineering teams and practical solution design.
• Proficiency in Integration, including designing and implementing interfaces, APIs, and data flows between heterogeneous systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern architectural patterns such as microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and documentation skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage part-time workload, and prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; prior experience as a systems or enterprise architect is highly beneficial.