Principal Solution Architect

Blue Yonder • Dallas, TX

4d • $167,076 - $216,924 • Remote

About The Position

The Principal Solution Architect is the technical owner for large-scale, strategic solutions—translating business requirements into scalable, secure, maintainable architectures. You will lead solution design across multiple programs, set architecture standards and patterns, guide technical trade-offs, and partner with product, engineering, security and operations teams to ensure successful delivery and long-term operational excellence.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development and systems engineering experience; minimum 5 years in solution or enterprise architecture roles
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems, microservices, or SaaS platforms
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native patterns (serverless, containers, orchestration)
• Strong expertise in APIs, integration patterns (messaging, event-driven, ETL), data modelling and storage choices
• Deep understanding of security best practices, identity/access management, and compliance considerations
• Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform/ARM/CloudFormation), monitoring and observability tooling.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills; able to influence executives and technical teams
• Proven ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic, delivery-focused decision-making
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to customer sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MSc, MBA) or professional certifications (TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP architecture certs).
• Experience in the industry relevant to the role (e.g., supply chain/logistics, fintech, healthcare, SaaS).
• Familiarity with domain-driven design, event sourcing, CQRS, and streaming technologies (Kafka, Pulsar).
• Prior experience working in Agile/DevOps organizations and contributing to platform roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions to understand client business objectives, value drivers, process models, and data integration requirements.
• Design and architect end-to-end supply chain solutions using the ONE RTVN platform, including inventory, supply, demand, and value analysis models.
• Configure and implement supply chain solutions, including data modeling, forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning.
• Guide and validate testing activities, solution analysis, and performance results to ensure business and technical requirements are met.
• Deliver client and partner training, support go-live activities, and drive user adoption and value realization.
• Partner with Project Leaders to manage scope, dependencies, timelines, and delivery milestones.
• Provide functional leadership and coordination across cross-functional implementation teams.
• Serve as a senior member of Blue Yonder's supply chain solutions implementation team, providing subject matter expertise and solution leadership.
• Apply deep knowledge of supply chain management concepts, including demand forecasting, replenishment, inventory optimization, and supply planning.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, practical solutions that deliver operational and financial value.
• Conduct business analysis, process design, requirements gathering, and solution advisory activities.
• Analyze complex business and functional challenges and recommend appropriate solution approaches.
• Leverage SQL and relational database knowledge to support solution design, validation, and analysis.
• Quickly learn and apply new technologies, demonstrating strong analytical, technical, and mathematical aptitude.
• Communicate effectively with clients, partners, and internal teams through clear written and verbal communication.
• Lead functional discussions and influence decision-making with senior client stakeholders while maintaining a customer-focused, detail-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal