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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Enterprise Application Architect - **Company:** Smithfield Foods, Inc. - **Location:** Smithfield, VA, United States - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Applications Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Portfolio Management, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Interoperability, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, SAP ERP, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Technical Debt, Togaf - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17507680?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17507680%2FIt-Enterprise-Application-Architect-Virginia-Smithfield ## About the Role To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. * Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited 4-year college or university with 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. * Extensive experience in application development, integration, and architectural design. * Deep understanding of cloud technologies, data architecture and software development lifecycles (SDLC). * Expertise in Application Portfolio Optimization. * Knowledge of orchestration tools to automate processes and services. * Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into technical solutions. * Self-motivated and able to work independently with little supervision. * TOGAF certification is a plus. * Knowledge of SAP or JD Edwards ERP is a plus. ## Description We are seeking an IT Enterprise Application Architect with expertise in Application Architecture to join our dynamic team. As an Application Architect, you will be responsible for designing, governing and maintaining the application strategy for Smithfield's application portfolio. You will align software solutions with business goals, design secure, scalable architecture and ensure technological standards are followed across the enterprise. This role provides architectural leadership across the application portfolio, drives application rationalization, plans for reduction of technical debt, and serves as a strategic advisor on platform and solution decisions across the enterprise., The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. * Strategy and Vision: Develop and maintain comprehensive application architecture roadmaps that align with business strategies and organizational priorities. * Architecture Design & Governance: Define standards, design principles, and best practices for application design, development, and integration. * System Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies, vendor platforms, and software solutions for enterprise adoption. Provide architectural guidance on modernization initiatives and future-state application capabilities. * Integration and Scalability: Lead the integration of complex systems, ensuring applications are scalable, secure, performant and interoperable. * Portfolio Rationalization and Road mapping: Identify overlapping or redundant applications and create rationalization recommendations and roadmaps. 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