Experience integrating SaaS solutions using APIs and cloud platforms.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture methodologies and best practices.
Knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, and finance processes.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the enterprise applications architecture roadmap.
Define best practices for application integration and system interoperability.
Evaluate and strategize technology architecture.
Design scalable solutions that support business growth.
Serve as primary technical authority for ERP architecture and integration.
Lead integration of ERP and external SaaS solutions.
Oversee implementation and support of enterprise applications.
Benefits
Technical leadership role in enterprise architecture.
Collaboration with diverse stakeholders including business teams and vendors.
Opportunity to drive modernization initiatives and influence operational excellence.
Engagement in strategic technology decisions and architecture.
Focus on ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable systems.
Full Job Description
The Senior Enterprise Applications & Integration Engineer is responsible for defining, designing, and governing the organization's enterprise systems landscape, with particular emphasis on the integration of the core ERP platform and supporting SaaS applications. This role serves as the technical leader for enterprise application architecture, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.
The successful candidate will partner closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and project managers to establish integration strategies, drive modernization initiatives, and maintain a cohesive application ecosystem that supports operational excellence and future business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Systems Strategy
Develop and maintain the enterprise applications architecture roadmap.
Define standards, principles, and best practices for application integration and system interoperability.
Evaluate current-state architecture and create future-state technology strategies.
Lead the design of scalable and sustainable solutions supporting business growth and digital transformation initiatives.
Ensure alignment between business requirements and technology capabilities.
ERP & SaaS Integration Leadership
Serve as the primary technical authority for ERP-centric architecture and integration design.
Architect and oversee integrations between core ERP platforms and external SaaS solutions including:
Lead data flow design, synchronization strategies, and master data management initiatives.
Application Lifecycle Management
Oversee implementation, enhancement, maintenance, and support of enterprise applications.
Ensure application performance, reliability, and availability meet business requirements.
Develop long-term upgrade and modernization plans.
Coordinate testing, deployment, and release management activities.
Technical Leadership
Provide technical leadership to application developers, integration engineers, analysts, and technical consultants.
Provide technical oversight for complex projects and enterprise initiatives.
Establish development standards, documentation requirements, and governance processes.
Review solution designs and ensure adherence to architectural standards.
Lead technology selection and vendor evaluation efforts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of IT experience with enterprise applications and systems integration.
3+ years of leadership experience.
Strong experience supporting and integrating enterprise ERP platforms such as:
Infor, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Epicor or JD Edwards
Experience integrating SaaS solutions using APIs, middleware, and cloud integration platforms.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture methodologies and best practices.
Experience with cloud technologies and modern integration frameworks.
Proven project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, finance, customer service, or distribution business processes.
Experience with IBMi applications is preferred
Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud platforms.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic thinking
Technical architecture leadership
Collaboration and influence
Vendor management
Problem solving
Communication and presentation skills
Team development and mentoring
Business relationship management
About Formica Corp
Formica Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-pressure laminates and other surfacing materials. The company was founded in 1912 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has since grown to become a global leader in the industry. Formica's products are used in a wide range of applications, including countertops, cabinets, furniture, and flooring. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of recycled materials and the development of low-emission products. Formica is a subsidiary of Broadview Holding B.V., a Dutch holding company that also owns Trespa International and Arpa Industriale.
