Solution Architect

Role Summary  The Solution Architect leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise business systems that support Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, and Project Management functions across Modern Niagara. This role translates business requirements into scalable technology solutions, establishes architectural standards, and ensures business applications, integrations, and data platforms align with organizational objectives and long-term technology strategy.
Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara  Epicor ERP is a critical platform supporting finance, supply chain, manufacturing, field operations, and project delivery. This role ensures the platform remains scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs while reducing reliance on external consultants and enabling long-term operational efficiency through strong architecture, governance, and integration practices.
Key Impact / Purpose   Own the end-to-end architecture, governance, and roadmap for the Epicor ERP ecosystem.
Drive business value through scalable ERP configurations, integrations, customizations, and data solutions.
Support operational excellence by ensuring reliable, secure, and maintainable ERP processes and technologies.
Bridge business stakeholders, implementation partners, and technical teams to deliver effective solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities   Own the end-to-end solution architecture for Epicor ERP, including configuration, customization, security, environment management, and extension strategy.
Lead or support Epicor implementations, upgrades, and migrations from discovery and requirements gathering through go-live and post-implementation support.
Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications and provide recommendations on configuration, customization, and third-party solutions.
Design and oversee integrations between Epicor and enterprise systems, including Azure services, middleware platforms, Power Platform, analytics environments, and other business applications.
Develop and maintain Epicor customizations using BPM workflows, Epicor Functions, Kinetic UI Customization, Application Studio, BAQs, reporting tools, and APIs.
Define and manage Epicor data architecture, including master data management, reporting strategies, data migration, and downstream data consumption.
Partner with Data, Analytics, Integration, and Infrastructure teams to ensure reliable and governed data flows.
Establish architectural standards, governance practices, security frameworks, change management processes, and environment strategies.
Act as the escalation point for complex Epicor technical issues and work directly with Epicor Support, implementation partners, and vendors.
Mentor analysts and developers on Epicor best practices, development standards, and solution design.
Evaluate the impact of system upgrades, new modules, third-party applications, and enhancement opportunities.
Create and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, diagrams, runbooks, and decision records.
Must Haves   5+ years of hands-on experience with Epicor ERP.
Experience leading or supporting at least one full-cycle Epicor implementation, upgrade, or migration.
Strong knowledge of Epicor modules, including Financials, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Order Management, Inventory, Purchasing, Production Management, and Project Billing.

Experience with Epicor customization tools, including BPM, Method Directives, Data Directives, Epicor Functions, Kinetic UI Customization, Application Studio, BAQs, and reporting tools.
Understanding of Epicor data architecture, including tables, relationships, custom fields, and reporting structures.
Experience managing Epicor environments, upgrades, and deployment strategies.
Strong SQL skills with the ability to perform data analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting development.

Experience with C#/.NET development and API-based integrations.
Experience designing and supporting integrations with enterprise systems and middleware platforms.
Knowledge of REST APIs, SOAP APIs, OAuth 2.0, and modern integration patterns.
Strong business analysis, stakeholder…