IT Systems Architect

The IT System Architect designs, configures, implements, and optimizes the Company's core technology systems, with a strong focus on JD Edwards (JDE) Enterprise One, IBM iSeries environments, and related technologies. This role is responsible for ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of critical business systems by applying sound systems architecture principles, expertise in JDE Enterprise One and IBM iSeries platforms, and advanced database performance tuning techniques to support the Company's operational and strategic objectives.

• Must exhibit a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university. Proof of degree required. A transcript or diploma would be acceptable and must be provided.
• Must exhibit a working knowledge of systems design principles relevant to JD Edwards (JDE) Enterprise One and International Business Machines (IBM) iSeries system configurations.
• Must exhibit a working knowledge of relational database concepts, including the ability to construct syntactically correct Structured Query Language (SQL) statements to query, modify, create, and delete relational data.
• Must exhibit a working knowledge in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work extra hours weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required to fulfill job duties.
• Must exhibit good reasoning and analytical skills for identifying and resolving problems.

• Prior experience as a Systems Architect or similar role with a focus on JDE Enterprise One, IBM iSeries, and database performance tuning.
• Prior successful implementation of system architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Prior experience supporting JDE Enterprise One system administration, including Configurable Network Computing (CNC) concepts.
• Prior experience implementing and/or maintaining JDE Enterprise One security, such as All Out Security.
• Prior experience with JDE Enterprise One promotions, package builds, and deployments, such as Object Management Workbench (OMW), Web OMW, and Pack Man.
• Prior experience with JDE Enterprise One User Defined Object (UDO) security, approvals, promotions, and sharing, such as orchestrations, form extensions, custom grids, etc.
• Prior experience with JDE Enterprise One Pages.
• Extensive experience in database performance tuning, query optimization, and database maintenance tasks for Oracle or SQL Server databases.
• Exhibit proficient knowledge in the use of IBM iSeries, Linux, and Windows operating systems and related components.

• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus Plan
• Eagan Center for Wellness
• Medical, Dental and Supplemental Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities.