Enterprise Architect - Back Office Systems

Company: Rain Bird
Location: Tucson
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewRain Bird is committed to growing a better future through The Intelligent Use of Water.If you want to be part of our journey and grow your future, we have a great opportunity for you.Rain Bird is looking for an Enterprise Architect of Back Office Systems to join our team.The Enterprise Architect of Back Office Systems defines, maintains, and aligns back-office applications to EA goals, principles & guardrails.ResponsibilitiesPosition key responsibilities include:

• Define and maintain the architecture for back-office applications, ensuring alignment with Rain Bird's enterprise architecture goals, principles, and guardrails.
• Assess the existing back-office application portfolio, identifying opportunities for consolidation, modernization, and optimization.
• Collaborate with IT leaders and managers to ensure seamless integration and interoperability of back-office applications and data with other enterprise systems, applications, and technologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and platforms relevant to back-office systems.
• Engage with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to understand business requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure alignment of back-office systems with business needs.
• Enforce governance processes, policies, and standards for back-office systems.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with back-office systems, including data security, privacy, and compliance risks.
• Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and architectural artifacts related to back-office systems.QualificationsMinimum qualifications include:
  • In-depth knowledge and experience (6+ years) in enterprise architecture & frameworks and information technology, preferably in the manufacturing and software industries.
  • Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or Solution Architect, with a focus on back-office systems.
  • Strong knowledge of back-office applications such as ERP, CRM, and other enterprise systems.
  • Proficiency in application integration patterns, protocols, and technologies.
  • Experience in evaluating and selecting technologies, tools, and platforms for back-office systems.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, demonstrating the business value of enterprise architecture initiatives.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.Desired qualifications include:
    • Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF).Pay Transparency
      • Salary range for candidates based in California: $143,202.51 min to $214,803.76 max
      • Salary range for candidates based in Colorado or New York City and New York State: $133,834.12 min to $200,751.18 max
      • Salary ranges include base salary and annual incentive bonus if applicable.
      • Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.Rain Bird is an equal opportunity employer.
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