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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect ERP - **Company:** Spirax Sarco - **Location:** Cheltenham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £61,410.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Microsoft Dynamics GP, High-Level Architecture, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Salesforce.Com, SAP (Applications), Zenith, Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Infor, Cloud Migration - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5896261602 ## About the Role As a global role, effective communication is critical. The successful candidate must be able to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly and confidently in spoken and written English, engaging audiences ranging from technical specialists through to senior business leaders and executives., * ERP transformation or modernisation * Cloud migration and Azure architecture * Product-led technology roadmaps * AI, Copilot or Agent-based solutions * Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Engineering platforms * Enterprise architecture leadership * Multi-country or global transformation programmes ## Description This is not a typical ERP architecture role. This is the only dedicated ERP & Engineering Solution Architect position within Spirax Steam and represents a rare opportunity to influence ERP, Supply Chain, Engineering and AI-enabled business platform strategy across a global manufacturing organisation. We are seeking a senior Solution Architect to become the sole Solution Architecture leader within Spirax Steam, providing architectural direction across one of the most significant business transformation portfolios in the organisation. As part of our global Architecture & Digital Design function, you will define the future ERP strategy for Spirax Steam, working at the intersection of business transformation, enterprise architecture, cloud technology, AI innovation and platform modernisation. The role extends beyond ERP and will help shape the future architecture of key Supply Chain and Engineering platforms that support Spirax Steam's manufacturing, operational and product development capabilities. * Over the coming years, Spirax Steam will undertake a substantial ERP evolution journey. This includes: * Modernising a complex legacy ERP landscape. * Supporting the Zenith investment programme commencing in 2027. * Defining and governing the future UK ERP modernisation roadmap. * Supporting the evolution of our global JD Edwards 9.2 template. * Contributing to a strategic Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management pilot. * Providing architectural oversight across other ERP platforms including SAP, Infor, Business Central and Dynamics GP. * Supporting the integration of ERP with wider Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Product Lifecycle Management capabilities. * Exploring how AI, Copilot and Agent-based solutions can be embedded into core ERP and operational business processes. This role will have a direct influence on how Spirax Steam operates globally for years to come. You will work closely with Product Managers, Product Teams, Business Partners, Delivery Partners and the Business to shape technology decisions, roadmap priorities and platform investments across multiple countries and operating companies., Please submit a high-level architecture diagram (PowerPoint, Visio, JPG or PDF) showing: * Semarchy MDM (hosted where you believe appropriate) * JD Edwards 8.11 (On-Premise) * JD Edwards 9.2 (Cloud) * Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations * Salesforce * CRM platform (your choice if not Salesforce) * A relevant Spirax Steam digital product There is no single correct answer. We are interested in understanding your architectural thinking, trade-off decisions and ability to communicate clearly. 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