Software Architect Job Description: Help us shape the future of enterprise software at Sage! In this role, you will lead the design of cutting-edge, cloud-based architecture for our ERP systems, driving scalability, reliability, and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused, mobile-first solutions that power key business applications. Be a mentor, a leader, and a visionary driving digital transformation. As the Applications Software Architect for our ERP product, you will lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-based architectures that power our core business applications. You will work closely with product and engineering teams to translate business needs into innovative technical solutions, while ensuring the system’s performance, reliability, and futureproofing. This role is HYBRID role based three days per week in our Atlanta office at Ponce City Market. Why Join Us? Make an impact on high-transaction, enterprise-grade systems while working in a dynamic, hybrid setup. Shape the digital transformation of a leading ERP platform and drive real-world results. Key Responsibilities: • Solution Design and Innovation: Translate commercial priorities and evolving customer needs into scalable, future-proof architectures that drive the success of ERP solutions. Stay ahead of industry trends by incorporating emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and cloud-native architectures. • Technical Leadership: Develop and maintain comprehensive technical plans aligned with both short-term product delivery and long-term architecture strategy. Ensure all solutions follow best practices for performance, scalability, and security. • Ownership of Architecture and Governance: Take full responsibility for end-to-end solution design, making critical decisions around technology stack, architecture patterns, and governance. Ensure alignment with the broader enterprise architecture standards and digital transformation goals. • Customer-Centric Mindset: Drive a deep customer empathy and leverage insights to build flexible, mobile-first ERP architectures. Ensure that customer experience, performance, and usability are prioritized at every stage of the design and development process. • Technical Expertise and Support: Provide tier-3 technical support and expertise, resolving complex technical issues in your domain. Continuously enhance your technical skills and expertise to keep pace with evolving technologies and ERP innovations. Key accountabilities and decision ownership: • Domain Expertise: Strong knowledge of key ERP domains such as Inventory, Order Entry (OE), Purchase Orders (PO), and related business processes, ensuring alignment of the architecture with the functional needs of the system. • SaaS and Multi-Platform Development: Proven experience in designing and implementing SaaS-based ERP solutions. Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Java and PHP, with a deep understanding of their use in enterprise environments. • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage stakeholders, and drive large-scale architectural initiatives. Experience in mentoring and guiding engineers through complex technical challenges. • Communication and Articulation: Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly conveying architectural vision and technical concepts to a variety of audiences—ranging from developers to business stakeholders—ensuring understanding at all levels. • Operations Architecture Expertise: Proven experience in operations architecture, ensuring ERP systems’ stability, scalability, and performance across multiple cloud environments. • Large Enterprise Systems: Solid understanding of the intricacies of large-scale enterprise systems, including high-volume transaction environments, complex integrations, and distributed architectures. • Database Skills: Proficiency with relational databases such as Oracle, alongside experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, …) to design solutions that optimize data access and performance across different use cases. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. • 8+ years of experience in software architecture, with a focus on ERP systems and SaaS solutions. • Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern architecture patterns (microservices, serverless). • Proficiency in Java, PHP, and other relevant programming languages. • Strong database skills, with experience in both relational (Oracle) and NoSQL databases. • Proven track record in leading large-scale enterprise projects and digital transformation initiatives. • Certifications in cloud architecture, DevOps, or database management are a plus. Plenty of perks: • Competitive salaries that landed us top 5% of similar sized companies (according to Comparably) • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage • 401(k) retirement match (100% matching up to 4%) • 32 days paid time off (21 personal days, 10 national holidays, 1 floating holiday) • 18 weeks paid parental leave for birth, adoption or surrogacy offered 1 year after start date • 5 days paid yearly to volunteer (through Sage Foundation) • $5,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year starting 6 months after hire date • Sage Wellness Rewards Program ($600 wellness credit and $360 fitness reimbursement annually) • Library of on-demand career development options and ongoing training offerings What it’s like to work at Sage: Careers homepage -https://www.sage.com/en-us/company/careers/ Glassdoor reviews -https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Sage-Reviews-E1150.htm LinkedIn page -https://www.linkedin.com/company/sage-software #LI-RM1 Function: Product Country: United States Office Location: Atlanta;Lawrenceville Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-us/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=h1-vs3zIpnc We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. 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