IT Application Software Architect

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager IT Applications Software Architect. The IT Applications Software Architect will support the Manufacturing & Engineering IT function. You will lead design activities across multiple business functions, applications and systems. Under limited supervision, you will act as a subject matter expert in the installation, design, configuration or specialized testing of applications to support business strategies. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

What you will do:

• Expert in implementation of new designs and processes for enterprise-level IT applications, within a global business
• Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve extremely complex problems in creative and effective ways
• Advises and regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers
• Leads development or defines new theories and methods
• Works on extremely complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables
• Exercises independent judgment in developing and approving methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Contributes technical guidance to the development of applications to support business strategies
• Oversees and approves application and system documentation used in design, testing or programming efforts
• Recommends new technologies and leads the development of new IT standards and processes based on industry standards and best practices
• Provides mentoring for other team members

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• 10+ years of IT application solution experience with high-level problem solving and technical project management or equivalent combination of education and 8+ years' experience required
• Experience managing and successfully implementing complex application solutions producing highly reliable, high volume application infrastructures with high quality documentation for the support of such systems
• Capability to recommend and lead implementation of new designs and processes for enterprise-level IT applications, within a global business
• Experience with communicating IT vision and strategy to IT and Business Leaders
• Broad experience with emerging industry and IT trends
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• SAP or other major ERP experience
• Experience with a major PLM

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,000 - $175,000 + bonus in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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