[Hiring] Principal Solution Architect @Syntax

Role Description

The Principal Solution Architect, JD Edwards is a senior technical leader within Syntax’s Solution Architecture team, responsible for pre- and post-sales technical architecture for cloud-based JDE solutions. This is not a functional role. The successful candidate will architect, validate, and oversee end-to-end JDE on cloud platform architectures with a strong technical and cloud emphasis, including architecting JDE on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

This role will collaborate with JD Edwards product management and delivery and the Syntax Cloud Center of Excellence to build cutting-edge solutions using the latest technologies, and help customers integrate agentic AI solutions into their JD Edwards ERP.

The role requires deep expertise in:

• JDE technical architecture
• Cloud infrastructure
• Security
• Performance
• Scalability
• Resilience
• Disaster recovery

Ideal candidates will have 15+ years of experience, including experience with enterprise application architecture and, ideally, JD Edwards on IBM AS/400 (iSeries) environments and modernization pathways.

Qualifications

• 15–25 years of experience in solution architecture, technical architecture, infrastructure architecture, or related enterprise technology leadership roles.
• Strong technical expertise in JD Edwards architecture and deployment patterns.
• Demonstrated experience architecting JDE on hyperscalers, including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Strong understanding of enterprise cloud fundamentals, including network, identity, storage, compute, observability, backup, and DR design.
• Experience with security architecture for enterprise application platforms.
• Experience supporting or leading technical migration and modernization programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and across multiple global teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent engagements and manage complex stakeholder expectations.
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to engage deeply in technical details when required.

Requirements

• Experience with IBM AS/400 (iSeries) environments and modernization/migration considerations.
• Experience with enterprise application upgrades, technical migrations, and cloud landing zone design.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and validation for enterprise applications.
• Exposure to architecture documentation, reference architectures, and technical sales enablement content.
• Relevant industry or vendor certifications supporting cloud or infrastructure architecture expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive, above-average compensation.
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time.
• Flexible working time models, home office.
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers.
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it.
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team.
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job.

Company Description

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.