Chief Architect, Erp

Company Description QAD is building a world-class SaaS company and we are growing We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain This hybrid position requires candidates to be based in Pune with 3-4 days of in-office collaboration per week QAD is looking for a Chief Architect ERP to join our team in Pune India You will be responsible for designing and evolving our ERP technology landscape ensuring it aligns with our strategic business goals and industry best practices You will collaborate closely with business leaders and technology teams providing insights and expertise to drive innovation address complex challenges and ensure the scalability security and compliance of our ERP solutions This is a key leadership role where you will report directly to the GM Manufacturing ERP What will you do Define and own the architectural blueprint for QAD s next-gen ERP platform Re-platform the legacy Progress monolith into a multi-tenant microservices AI-native architecture Design core platform services identity tenant management workflow rules engine integration hub event bus data fabric observability and edge runtime Partner with Product Engineering and CloudOps to balance cost efficiency vertical specialization and compliance needs Establish upgrade-safe extension patterns metadata-driven workflows APIs extension services Drive platform adoption across domains Quality Supplier Inventory Finance Champion secure-by-design cloud-native patterns zero trust KMS encryption tenancy isolation Define standards for CI CD observability testing automation and DevSecOps Partner with the SVP of Engineering and Transformation Office to accelerate adoption across teams Champion internal developer platforms and paved paths to boost developer velocity and autonomy Establish architectural principles and frameworks that balance modernization with maintainability Oversee a federated architecture governance model driving convergence without bottlenecks Mentor and grow the architecture community across business units Embed scalable practices for infrastructure security identity performance compliance and uptime Implement SLO SLI-based reliability engineering and operational standards Build a high-trust working relationship with SVP Engineering Chief Architect and Platform PMs What experience do you bring Proven track record in re-platforming monoliths to cloud-native multi-tenant SaaS Deep experience with microservices event-driven design and API-first ecosystems Strong grounding in data architecture OLTP per service streaming data lakehouse AI ML pipelines Hands-on with edge-to-cloud architectures offline-first shop-floor IoT integrations a plus Familiarity with metadata-driven platforms ServiceNow Salesforce Workday etc and their trade-offs Demonstrated ability to balance mid-market economics with enterprise compliance 21 CFR 11 ITAR GxP GDPR Experience leading cross-functional platform transformation initiatives What success looks like Within 8-12 months deliver a scalable platform foundation tenant services event bus workflow integration hub First domains Quality Supplier Inventory running on a new platform in multi-tenant mode Demonstrated edge runtime for shop-floor resilience AI-native capabilities embedded in workflows e g quality risk predictions copilots Standardized CI CD pipelines and observability practices embedded across all teams Architectural governance model functioning with active cross-BU participation Developer velocity release frequency and quality metrics significantly improved Positive feedback from early adopter customers on performance configurability and upgrade ease Qualifications 12 years in software architecture 5 years in cloud-native SaaS at scale Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Expertise with AWS or equivalent Kubernetes modern CI CD observability and security practices Bonus experience with ERP MES or manufacturing systems forward-thinking architect with a passion for shaping technology Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both business and technology stakeholders Expertise in driving innovation and addressing complex challenges Deep understanding of scalability security and compliance within ERP solutions Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Additional Information Your health and well being are important to us at QAD We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance Opportunity to join a growing business launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done An atmosphere of growth and opportunity where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set About QAD QAD Inc is a leading provider of adaptive cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences In order to survive and thrive manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises QAD solutions help customers in the automotive life sciences packaging consumer products food and beverage high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background QAD s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class