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Software Engineering Application Architect – EHS, Quality & PLM Systems Professional San Franci[...]IBM • San Francisco, CA, United States
Software Engineering Application Architect – EHS, Quality & PLM Systems Professional San Franci[...]

Software Engineering Application Architect – EHS, Quality & PLM Systems Professional San Franci[...]

IBM • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Application Architect – EHS, Quality & PLM Systems

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead the design, integration, and optimization of enterprise systems across EHS, Quality Management, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) domains. This role supports end-to-end solution architecture, partnering with business stakeholders to drive compliance, efficiency, and digital transformation across regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture, design, and implementation of applications across EHS, TrackWise, Veeva Vault , and PLM platforms .
  • Define end-to-end solution blueprints including data models, system integrations, workflow configuration, and security standards.
  • Partner with business teams to gather requirements, translate needs into scalable technical solutions, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
  • Oversee system enhancements, upgrades, and life‑cycle management for Quality, Compliance, and EHS applications.
  • Provide technical leadership across multiple project teams, ensuring best‑practice implementation for cloud and on‑prem systems.
  • Develop integration strategies between Quality Systems (TrackWise, Veeva), PLM platforms, ERP, and other business applications.
  • Ensure systems comply with regulatory standards (FDA, GxP, ISO, OSHA) and internal governance policies.
  • Troubleshoot complex application issues and guide root‑cause analysis and long‑term remediation efforts.
  • Stay current with industry trends, new platform capabilities, and emerging digital technologies.

This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

  • 8–10+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture or solution design.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with :
  • EHS Applications (Enablon, Sphera, Intelex, or similar)

  • TrackWise (QMS workflows, configurations, integrations)
  • Veeva Vault (QMS, RIM, or QualityDocs solutions)
  • PLM systems (Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault ENOVIA, PTC Windchill, or Agile PLM)
  • Solid understanding of quality processes, change management, CAPA, complaints, audit management, and product lifecycle workflows.
  • Experience designing API‑based integrations (REST / SOAP), middleware platforms, and enterprise data flows.
  • Knowledge of GxP, validation processes (CSV), and regulated system documentation.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑functional leadership abilities.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
  • Preferred technical and professional experience

  • Experience working in Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, or Chemical Industries .
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Architecture certifications (TOGAF, SAFe, Veeva, or vendor‑specific PLM certifications).
  • IBM Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement

    IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

    IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

    The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job‑related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

    Job Title : Application Architect – EHS, Quality & PLM Systems

    Job ID : 80826

    City / Township / Village :

    State / Province : California

    Country : United States

    Work arrangement : Hybrid

    Area of work : Software Engineering

    Employment type : Regular

    Contract type : Regular

    Projected Minimum Salary per year : 117,000.00

    Projected Maximum Salary per year : 202,000.00

    Position type : Professional

    No Travel

    Company : (0147) International Business Machines Corporation

    Shift : General (daytime)

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