Principal Solution Architect, JD Edwards

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.

Principal Solution Architect, JD Edwards  

Location 

Global (Remote) 

Scope 

North America 

Role Summary 

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, and disaster recovery, as well as a strong working knowledge of the JD Edwards application ecosystem. The architect will advise customers and internal teams on platform design, modernization, migration, and operational readiness for enterprise-scale JDE environments. 

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. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as a pre-sales technical subject matter expert for JDE cloud architecture engagements, including solution design, technical validation, and support of pricing and technical contracting, as well as articulating the value proposition of 24 x 7 managed services. 

• Architect JDE on AWS, Azure, and OCI, including compute, network, storage, identity, middleware, database, logging/monitoring, and operational readiness considerations. 

• Design solutions for performance, scalability, availability, and resilience across enterprise JDE workloads. 

• Lead security-by-design architecture, including identity integration, encryption, access controls, network segmentation, secrets management, and secure operational patterns. 

• Define and validate disaster recovery strategies, including backup/restore, failover/failback, and RPO/RTO alignment. 

• Advise on cloud governance and operating models, including landing zone patterns, tagging, cost management, lifecycle management, and operational controls. 

• Provide post-sales architecture support for large and complex engagements to ensure delivered solutions align to the approved technical design. 

• Collaborate with functional solution architects as needed to ensure technical architecture supports broader solution requirements, while remaining focused on the technical and cloud aspects of the role. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, technical leaders, and internal stakeholders across sales, delivery, and product teams. 

• Contribute to architecture collateral, value propositions, and technical content that supports market-facing positioning. 

Required 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. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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. 

Education 

• BS/BA degree required; MS/MBA preferred. 

Working Style and Attributes 

• Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability. 

• Comfortable operating across time zones with global teams. 

• Ability to think strategically while remaining technically hands-on. 

• Strong collaborator who can influence and align stakeholders without losing technical rigor. 

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

• 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

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!

Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.