Senior Solution Architect - CPQ (Selection Navigator)

Johnson Controls, Inc. • Milwaukee, WI

45d • $150

About The Position

Our team is part of the global IT organization, responsible for the design, development, and support of CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) tools that enable our worldwide sales operations. These tools support both direct and indirect sales channels across multiple regions and business units. We collaborate closely with commercial stakeholders to ensure our solutions align with strategic goals, enhance operational efficiency, and support scalable growth. Our CPQ ecosystem includes custom-built platforms such as Selection Navigator, a highly specialized solution developed over the past decade to support complex product configurations and integrations. We are currently engaged in a multi-year modernization initiative aimed at evolving this ecosystem and migrating components to more scalable, cloud-native platforms. We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the technical strategy and evolution of Selection Navigator, a mission-critical component of our CPQ landscape. This role is ideal for a seasoned architect who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about building scalable, performant, and reusable enterprise solutions. This is a strategic leadership role with a mix of responsibilities: approximately 80% focused on architecture, design, and technical guidance, and 20% hands-on involvement in prototyping, solution validation, and technical deep dives. You will collaborate with development teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure our selection tools remain robust, adaptable, and aligned with long-term business and technology goals. This role may also include people leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring and managing a small team of developers or technical leads, depending on organizational needs and candidate experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technology field (Master's degree preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise software development and architecture, with a strong focus on scalable solutions
• Expert-level proficiency in: Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Azure DevOps, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor)
• SQL Server and COSMOS DB
• Angular and Microsoft .NET (including .NET Core and ASP.NET)
• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) for rapid prototyping and low-code extensions
• Microsoft Graph API for integration with Microsoft 365 services
• Visual Studio and GitHub Enterprise for modern development workflows
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise platforms and integrations, including: Oracle CPQ
• Salesforce (SFDC)
• MuleSoft
• SAP
• Snowflake

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating Microsoft Azure AI services, including: Azure OpenAI Service for natural language processing and generative AI use cases
• Azure Cognitive Services (Language, Vision, Speech)
• Azure Machine Learning for model deployment and operationalization
• Ability to identify and implement AI-driven enhancements to CPQ workflows, such as: Intelligent product recommendations
• Predictive pricing models
• Natural language interfaces for configuration and quoting
• Familiarity with Responsible AI principles and governance
• Experience with data pipelines and model integration using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Databricks

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural decisions for the evolution of Selection Navigator and its integration into the broader CPQ strategy
• Define and promote best practices in development, testing, deployment, and DevOps across the team
• Mentor junior developers and potentially manage direct reports
• Support and guide the migration strategy toward future platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Champion the adoption of AI and automation technologies to drive innovation and efficiency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees