Systems Architect - IFS

Systems Architect – IFS

We are seeking a Systems Architect with experience designing, implementing, and integrating IFS commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software. This individual will translate business and technical requirements into secure, scalable solutions and provide architectural guidance throughout implementation, modernization, and ongoing system support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain system architecture for IFS solutions, including application components, integrations, data flows, and deployment environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop technical designs that support business objectives.
• Evaluate IFS capabilities and recommend configuration, integration, or extension approaches to address requirements.
• Design integrations between IFS and other enterprise applications using APIs, web services, and middleware.
• Define requirements for security, access controls, performance, availability, and scalability.
• Guide technical teams through implementation, data migration, testing, deployment, and upgrades.
• Develop architecture diagrams, interface specifications, technical documentation, and implementation roadmaps.
• Identify technical risks, troubleshoot complex issues, and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with vendors, implementation partners, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural standards.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in systems architecture or enterprise application solution design.
• Hands-on experience implementing, integrating, or supporting IFS software.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical architecture and detailed solution designs.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integrations, APIs, relational databases, and data migration.
• Experience addressing security, performance, scalability, and availability requirements.
• Ability to evaluate COTS functionality and balance business needs with maintainability and upgrade considerations.
• Strong communication, documentation, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with IFS Cloud or IFS Applications.
• Experience with IFS implementations, upgrades, or modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP, enterprise asset management, or field service management business processes.
• Experience working with IFS implementation partners and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Relevant IFS or enterprise architecture certifications.