Job Description
The Senior Software Architect is a hands-on technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, development, and support of enterprise software and data solutions supporting warehouse operations and supply chain processes. This role serves as the technical authority for solution architecture, guiding engineering teams through the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
The Architect partners closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and development teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. This individual remains actively involved in solution design, development, troubleshooting, code reviews, and architectural governance while helping development teams adopt best practices across the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Design and architect enterprise software solutions supporting Warehouse Management System (WMS) capabilities, including inbound, outbound, inventory management, and warehouse automation.
Create end-to-end technical designs for integrations between WMS platforms, ERP systems (SAP and others), automation technologies, and external trading partners through APIs and EDI.
Partner with product owners and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architecture roadmaps.
Provide technical leadership to development teams through architecture reviews, design sessions, code reviews, and best practice guidance.
Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of software technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns.
Design and implement real-time and batch interfaces, data pipelines, and cloud-native integration solutions.
Develop and enhance applications using Java, Spring Framework, APIs, and SQL-based technologies.
Define and maintain architecture standards, design documentation, and integration specifications.
Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide technical leadership for root cause analysis and resolution activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
Analyze operational and application performance metrics and recommend architectural improvements.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that align with business and technology strategies.
Serve as a subject matter expert for warehouse technology, supply chain processes, system integrations, and cloud-based applications.
Mentor developers and engineers on architecture standards, coding best practices, and solution design approaches.
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Required Skills & Experience
15+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise software solutions.
5+ years of hands-on experience with:
Java
Spring Framework / Spring MVC
SQL Server
REST APIs / Web Services
Git / GitHub
SQL
3+ years of experience implementing, supporting, or developing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), including platforms such as:
Blue Yonder (JDA)
Körber
Manhattan
HighJump
Strong understanding of:
Supply chain operations
Distribution and warehouse processes
Inventory management
Warehouse automation technologies
Experience designing integration architectures involving ERP platforms, WMS solutions, APIs, messaging, and EDI.
Strong experience developing cloud-based solutions in Azure environments.
Expertise in software architecture patterns including microservices, event-driven architecture, APIs, and distributed systems.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience with:
IBM WebSphere
IBM MQ
Drools
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Experience supporting digital transformation and modernization initiatives.
Experience in large-scale distribution, logistics, or supply-chain environments.
Familiarity with cloud-native architecture, containerization, and CI/CD practices.
Experience designing highly available, scalable enterprise systems.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.