Senior Aras Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior ARAS Architect with 10+ years of expertise in ARAS Innovator PLM solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of PLM architecture, enterprise integrations, customization, and system scalability. This role requires strong technical and leadership skills to drive enterprise-wide ARAS implementations, optimizations, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. ARAS Solution Architecture & Strategy

• Define and implement scalable ARAS Innovator PLM architectures aligned with business goals.
• Develop best practices and standards for ARAS customization, deployment, and integration.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, IT teams, and business units to define ARAS roadmaps and long-term strategies.

2. Customization & Development

• Lead complex ARAS customization efforts using C#, .NET, JavaScript, XML, SQL Server, and ARAS APIs.
• Architect and implement complex workflows, data models, lifecycles, and configurations within ARAS.
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and security through advanced configurations and optimizations.

3. Enterprise Integration & Data Management

• Design and implement integrations with ERP (SAP, Oracle, etc.), CAD (SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, etc.), MES, and other enterprise systems.
• Lead data migration projects, ensuring seamless transfer of legacy PLM data to ARAS.
• Utilize web services (SOAP/REST), middleware, and enterprise integration patterns to enable system connectivity.

4. System Performance & Optimization

• Conduct performance tuning, scalability planning, and system audits to enhance ARAS reliability.
• Implement automation and DevOps practices for ARAS deployments and maintenance.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and security measures for ARAS environments.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and drive ARAS project execution.
• Work closely with business analysts, IT teams, and end-users to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, guiding teams on best practices, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.

6. Upgrades, Migrations & System Enhancements

• Plan and execute ARAS upgrades, patch deployments, and feature enhancements.
• Evaluate new ARAS releases and assess their impact on existing implementations.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and industry standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in PLM architecture, development, and integration with a focus on ARAS Innovator.
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET, JavaScript, XML, SQL Server, and ARAS API customization.
• Proven experience in enterprise system integration, data migration, and workflow automation.
• Expertise in PLM concepts, BOM management, engineering change management, and version control.
• Experience with cloud-based ARAS deployments and DevOps practices is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive technical innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.