Sr IT Architect

Medtronic plc; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Sr IT Architect for remote work, focusing on enterprise technology architecture across manufacturing and operations. This role partners with global teams to drive cloud adoption, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and data integration while aligning with governance standards.

Preference for candidates in Colombia; open to global remote applicants. The position requires a strong foundation in EA/SA, MES/MIS, SAP, AWS, Kubernetes, and OpenShift, with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant architecture experience supporting enterprise technology environments
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture frameworks
• Experience with MES/MIS and manufacturing technology environments
• Knowledge of ERP platforms, preferably SAP
• Experience with Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0, and technology integration initiatives
• Experience with data integration, cloud technologies, and hybrid architecture environments
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services
• Exposure to Kubernetes and OpenShift environments
• Understanding of network security and cybersecurity principles
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• English proficiency at C1-C2
• Experience working with global teams in regulated environments and supporting enterprise-scale technology solutions is desirable

Responsibilities

• Design and govern enterprise and solution architecture aligned with business and technology strategies
• Support manufacturing digitalization initiatives leveraging MES/MIS platforms, Industry 4.0 technologies, and industrial connectivity solutions
• Develop architecture proposals, technical designs, and integration strategies for new technology solutions
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions
• Support cloud and hybrid architecture environments, primarily leveraging AWS technologies
• Present and defend architecture recommendations through governance and architecture review processes

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

MES/MIS

Industrial IoT

Data integration

Cloud technologies

Hybrid architecture

AWS cloud services

Kubernetes

OpenShift

English (C1-C2)

Global/regulatory environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

OpenShift

SAP ERP

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Sr IT Architect will play a key role in supporting Medtronic’s digital transformation initiatives by designing, governing, and implementing enterprise technology solutions across manufacturing and operations environments. This role partners with global teams to drive architecture excellence, cloud adoption, industrial connectivity, and data integration while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance practices. This is a remote position. Candidates based in Bogotá or surrounding areas are preferred, but qualified candidates across Colombia will also be considered

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Design and govern enterprise and solution architecture aligned with business and technology strategies
• Support manufacturing digitalization initiatives leveraging MES/MIS platforms, Industry 4.0 technologies, and industrial connectivity solutions
• Develop architecture proposals, technical designs, and integration strategies for new technology solutions
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions
• Support cloud and hybrid architecture environments, primarily leveraging AWS technologies
• Present and defend architecture recommendations through governance and architecture review processes

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant architecture experience supporting enterprise technology environments
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture frameworks
• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES/MIS) and manufacturing technology environments
• Knowledge of ERP platforms, preferably SAP
• Experience with Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0, and technology integration initiatives
• Experience with data integration, cloud technologies, and hybrid architecture environments
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services
• Exposure to Kubernetes and OpenShift environments
• Understanding of network security and cybersecurity principles
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• English proficiency at C1-C2
• Experience working with global teams in regulated environments and supporting enterprise-scale technology solutions is desirable

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).