Lead Systems Design Architect

11590 Township Rd 298, East Liberty, OH 43319, USA

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:59 AM

About Us

Honda Logistics North America (HLNA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Logistics Inc (HLI), a global supply chain and logistics company based in Japan. HLNA is the holding company for our US based operating companies and as such provides direction and support in the areas of IT, procurement, sales, finance, compensation, HR Policy, Organizational Development, legal and compliance, audit and future innovation and planning strategies.

We support global initiatives of HLI by providing efficient and compliant services and information from our regional companies activities supporting our customers at American Honda Motor and Honda Development and Manufacturing of America.

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

REPORTS TO: IT Manager

FLSA STATUS: Salary Exempt

OVERVIEW:

In this position, the candidate can conduct daily business through effective organization and prioritization while focusing on multiple and varied projects within a professional, open-office environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

• Lead and perform system analysis and solution design for new applications as well as enhancements to existing systems.
• Lead modernization and continuous improvement initiatives across enterprise applications and platforms to enhance business capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Develop, test, and debug new programs or modify existing ones based on specifications and production requirements.
• Build applications in accordance with approved technical architecture and detailed design specifications.
• Design and implement data integration and communication frameworks between systems.
• Complete technical deliverables are completed within established timelines while meeting project objectives and architectural standards.
• Develop and oversee the execution of test plans and validation strategies to ensure system quality and reliability.
• Prepare technical specifications, user manuals, and system documentation.
• Provide production support and troubleshoot system-related issues.
• Support user acceptance testing, training initiatives, and end-to-end system integration testing to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Coordinate and support the deployment into production environments, ensuring stability and business continuity.
• Troubleshoot AS/400 system performance issues through analysis of job logs, spool files, and system metrics.
• Participate in and lead activities across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams utilizing Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to deliver scalable and efficient technology solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and organizational policies and regulations while performing responsibilities.
• Perform additional responsibilities and strategic initiatives as assigned.

PERIODIC

JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following periodic job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to travel if/as needed (less than 10% annually)
• Work during periodic shutdown day(s) if/as necessary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS):

The minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent IT experience.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience in systems analysis, application development, solution architecture, and enterprise systems support.
• Proven experience leading system design, architecture, integration, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• 10+ years proficiency with hands-on experience in the following:
• RPG, RPGLE, Free-format RPGLE
• CL, CLLE, CLP
• SQL, SQLRPGLE, Stored Procedures
• Experience using IBM MQ, FTP, iSeries Navigator, Integrated File System (IFS)
• Experience with IBMi IWS (Integrated Web Services)
• Experience with JSON, RESTful APIs, and SOAP web services, including both development and integration
• Experience designing and implementing data integration and communication between enterprise applications and platforms.
• Experience in change management tools (Aldon Change Management (ACMS), Implementer, Turnover etc.)
• Experience in impact analysis tools (Hawkeye, Abstract etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver scalable, secure, and reliable technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Experience in logistics, WMS, and/or manufacturing environment is a strong advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills within IBM i/AS400 environments.
• Expertise in structured programming and unit testing practices.
• Ability to analyze…