IT Technical Architect - Senior

architecture standards, frameworks, and reference models.

• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and enterprise standards across all architecture deliverables.

• Lead modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, containerization, and microservices adoption.

• Apply solution architecture principles (CLEAN, CTRM, industry best practices) to deliver enterprise-grade systems.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions aligned with Agile and DevOps practices.

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders during Agile ceremonies to refine and validate solutions.

• Drive solution functional fit analysis, ensuring alignment to both business and technical requirements.

• Provide infrastructure capacity recommendations and performance tuning strategies.

Innovation & Modernization

• Pilot emerging technologies (cloud-native, API-first, observability platforms) to drive innovation.

• Reduce technical debt by promoting modular design, refactoring, and reusability of architecture patterns.

• Monitor industry trends and ensure Cummins remains at the forefront of technology advancements.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, including business leaders, project teams, and IT peers.

• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Act as a change agent to promote cloud-first, API-first, DevOps, and Agile methodologies across the organization..

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Skills & Competencies

• Architecture System Design: Ability to define, model, and implement enterprise architecture deliverables.

• System Solution Architecture: Expertise in composing scalable solutions using reference architectures.

• Business Need Definition: Skilled at translating business requirements into actionable IT solutions.

• Collaboration: Builds strong cross-functional relationships to drive solution adoption.

• Communication: Delivers clear, tailored communications to technical and business stakeholders.

• Decision Making: Makes sound, timely decisions balancing business needs and technical feasibility.

• Leadership: Guides teams and promotes architectural best practices across the organization. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.

• Relevant certifications in enterprise architecture, cloud, or related domains are preferred. Experience: Intermediate level of relevant work experience required. 3-6 years of experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with a strong background in manufacturing systems and MES platforms.

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and governing enterprise IT solutions in complex global environments.

• Demonstrated success in cloud-native adoption, modernization, and technical debt reduction.

Technical Expertise Required:

• Platforms: DS Apriso MES, MS SQL Server, Oracle Database, MS Active Directory

• Observability: Dynatrace, Splunk, or equivalent monitoring tools

• Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or similar technologies

• Cloud: Microsoft Azure, AWS - expertise in cloud-native architecture, deployment, and migration strategies

• Architecture: Container-based solutions, microservices, API management, and integration frameworks

• Governance: Strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance, and enterprise IT standards

Architecture & System Performance

• Design scalable, resilient systems aligned with enterprise architecture and Agile sprint goals.

• Integrate performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning into DevOps practices.

Modernization & Technical Debt Reduction

• Lead legacy system replacement with cloud-native platforms and reusable architecture patterns.

• Prioritize refactoring and modular design to reduce long-term maintenance costs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Innovation

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to refine solutions through Agile ceremonies.

• Drive innovation by piloting emerging technologies and fostering continuous improvement.

Enterprise Architecture & Manufacturing Systems Expertise

• Over 7 years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, specializing in manufacturing systems , MES platforms , and cloud-native technologies .

• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions aligned with business and operational goals.

Technical Proficiency

• Platforms: DS Apriso based MES system , MS SQL Server, Oracle Database, MS Active Directory

• Observability: Dynatrace, Splunk or similar

• Virtualization (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V or similar)

• Cloud: Azure , AWS - cloud-native architecture and migration strategies

• Architecture: Container-based, Microservices , API management , integration frameworks

• Governance: Strong knowledge of security , compliance , and enterprise standards

Leadership & Collaboration

• Communicate cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

• Mentor junior team members and promote architectural best practices across the organization.

Why Join Cummins?

• Opportunity to design and influence next-generation IT architecture for a global manufacturing leader.

• Work with cutting-edge technologies and lead enterprise-wide modernization initiatives.

• Collaborate with global teams in an inclusive, innovation-driven culture.

• Shape the future of IT in alignment with Cummins' business strategy and transformation goals.

Job Systems/Information Technology

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2419955

Relocation Package No