Systems Architecture & Platform Engineering Manager
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Manager, Systems Architecture & Platform Engineering”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
Compensation
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Role speciality
Data ArchitectureEnterprise Systems IntegrationPlatform EngineeringSystems Architecture
Useful technologies
IFSMicrosoft AzureMicrosoft Power PlatformNovacura
Required qualifications
Field of studyComputer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, DevOps, Information Systems (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Position: Manager, Systems Architecture & Platform Engineering
Company: Fifth Generation, Inc.
Job site address: 12101 Moore Rd, Austin, TX 78719
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Define and maintain enterprise architecture for core platforms, including ERP (IFS), Novacura, and Microsoft technologies (Azure, Power Platform);
- Design and oversee system integrations across ERP, MES, warehouse management, and analytics platforms using standardized patterns (APIs, middleware, event-driven architecture);
- Establish and govern data models, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability across production and supply chain systems;
- Partner with business stakeholders across operations, supply chain, and finance to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions;
- Lead digital transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, system modernization, and process automation;
- Ensure systems support regulatory compliance, batch traceability, and quality control standards required in spirits production;
- Provide oversight across the full application lifecycle, including solution design, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-production support; and
- Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and performance management for a team supporting enterprise systems and platform engineering initiatives.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, DevOps, or a related field, or a foreign equivalency; plus
- Minimum 10 years of experience in solutions architecture within manufacturing, supply chain, or regulated environments as a developer or any related occupation;
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise systems integration, data architecture, and cloud-based solutions;
- Minimum 7 years of experience with ERP systems Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, Power Platform), and integration technologies;
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with MES, warehouse management systems, and inventory/traceability processes;
- Minimum 10 years of experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and contributing to technical direction; and
- Minimum 5 years of experience in implementing enterprise security, compliance, and governance standards.
TRAVEL: No travel required.