Applications Architect

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape enterprise-wide technology direction and support critical business platforms with a client north of Boston. This Long-term Contract position focuses on building a scalable architecture strategy, strengthening system integration, and guiding design decisions across applications, data, and cloud environments. The role works closely with technology leaders and business stakeholders to improve platform alignment, reduce complexity, and support long-range digital and operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Create and evolve enterprise architecture standards, policies, and guiding principles across application, infrastructure, and data domains.
• Develop a forward-looking technology roadmap that supports business priorities, transformation initiatives, and compliance expectations.
• Lead architecture governance activities, including review of proposed platforms, integrations, and major technology changes to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Analyze the current technology landscape to uncover architectural gaps, duplication, technical debt, and opportunities for modernization or consolidation.
• Advise project teams, technical leaders, and business stakeholders on solution design choices and their long-term architectural impact.
• Act as the architecture lead for enterprise business systems, including Oracle Fusion, Workday, manufacturing platforms, and other corporate applications.
• Define integration patterns and data flow strategies that improve consistency, traceability, and efficiency across interconnected systems.
• Direct architectural planning for new implementations, platform enhancements, upgrades, and cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Assess configuration, customization, and product selection decisions by balancing strategic fit, regulatory considerations, and total cost of ownership.
• Provide architectural input on cloud and platform capabilities, including APIs, middleware, ETL processes, master data management, and governance practices