Systems Architect

Purpose of Role
Designs, develops, and supports business software, systems, and data integration to support Yamaha business goals.

Key Accountabilities Include

• Ensure the design and adoption of IT solutions which meet business goals
• Ensure design and adoption of IT and business processes supports business continuity plans
• Ensure data availability, accuracy, backup, and recovery solutions
• Ensures application aligns with YCA IT best practices
• Ensure timely delivery of architecture work and issue resolution

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Architect and support enterprise solutions including ERP, Finance, Business Analytics, EDI, B2B, D2C and Supply Chain
• Analyze and coordinate recommended software changes and assess their business impact
• Utilizes YCA Corporate computing policy and practices for monitoring, escalation, reporting and issue resolution
• Support and manage business processes and key application stakeholders

Core Functional Competencies

• Database Skills: Recommend, develop and support business applications and their associated databases using SQL and other query languages to meet business objects and optimal performance
• Business Acumen: Understand how the business works, including how YCA makes money and achieves goals
• Business Intelligence: Use of data and information to understand business performance
• Data Management: Aggregate and clean internal and external data in structured formats for use in analysis and reports; ensure data validity
• Reporting: Generate and deliver reports to meet information requests and needs; disseminate internal and external data
• Software Development: Build and configure software and applications that are compatible across different operating systems and platforms including ERP, EDI, eCommerce Platforms, Finance, Supply Chain
• System Administration: Manage and configure on-prem and SaaS/PaaS software systems

Core Behavioral Competencies

• Yamaha Way (Will, Integrity, Initiative, Challenge, Commitment)
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Plans and Aligns
• Collaborates
• Self-Development
• Situational Adaptability

• Proficiency with data integration processes using Snaplogic with REST, SOAP, AS2, XML, SFTP, AWS S3, NTFS, X12 EDI Standard, Oracle and Snowflake endpoints.
• Progressive experience with on-prem and cloud ERP and Business Specific ecosystems and integration methods
• Progressive experience with various integration methods (REST, SOAP, Message Oriented Middleware, ELT/ETL, Data Replication, etc.)
• Progressive experience with relational and cloud databases to include Oracle, SQLServer, Snowflake Databases.
• Proficient with PII, CCPA, GDPR, and other data-related security compliance regulations
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in business or computer science
• 5+ years working experience Oracle Database, Data Integration tools and EDI
• 10+ years working experience with Microsoft and Linux enterprise systems

Compensation

• The hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $127,000 annually + bonus. This is the hiring range and does not include the value of benefits. The hiring range does not reflect total earning potential over time.
• Final offers within the posted compensation range are based on qualifications, skills and experience required for the role.

Here's What We'll Bring

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k with match AND automatic contributions
• Performance based bonus program
• Robust employee wellness programs including free music lessons
• Gym and wellness reimbursement program
• Tobacco cessation reward program
• Free concerts from award winning artists
• Discounted hotel, travel, entertainment, and other attractions
• Employee product purchase program
• Flexible work options (including hybrid schedule)
• Casual dress
• Vacation, sick-time and personal floating holidays
• In-office events, for example -- Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Employee Singing Competitions, Spirit Week and other fun events
• Inclusive and passionate culture