<p>Company Overview:</p> <p>Fabick Cat is the authorized dealer of Caterpillar equipment, prime and stand-by power systems, parts and service, compact construction, and rental equipment for major portions of Illinois, Missouri, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have been in business for over 100 years and are headquartered in Fenton, Missouri. For more information visit www.fabickcat.com</p> <p>Why Work For Us!</p> <p>At Fabick Cat, you are beyond just an employee, you are a part of the Fabick family. A family that has worked so diligently to cement a legacy that was built over 100 years ago through a collective vision "To Ever Serve Our Customers Better". This legacy could not have been possible without first employing then developing the best and brightest talent the market has to offer. We believe it to be of the upmost importance to invest in our workforce by supporting and empowering employees to develop the necessary skills to become successful in their own career.... to become a legacy. Are you ready to join our family legacy to continue our existence as 'the greatest service organization of its kind' over the next 100 years? The Fabick family appreciates and values the ongoing commitment of its employees and is pleased to provide a highly competitive total compensation and benefits package.</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The IT Architect plays a critical role in shaping the enterprise application and systems landscape at Fabick Cat. This position is responsible for designing, integrating, and maintaining both third-party and in-house applications, while driving innovation through the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven automation. Working between business needs and technical execution, the IT Architect collaborates with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver scalable, intelligent, and secure solutions that align with the company's strategic goals.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain enterprise applications, including third-party and internally developed systems, managing full lifecycles from planning to support. </li><li>Partner with vendors and solution providers to manage integrations, resolve technical challenges, and drive delivery of AI-enhanced business capabilities. </li><li>Collaborate with business and IT leadership to define architectural direction, aligning technology with Fabick Cat's digital transformation and AI strategy. </li><li>Make strategic recommendations for application evolution based on emerging technologies and Fabick Cat's business objectives </li><li>Collaborate with end users to gather business requirements and develop effective solutions that transform needs into fully implemented projects </li><li>Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring models and applications operate reliably, accurately, and securely in production environments </li></ul>