Technical Architect

Centric Software•Campbell, CA

About The Position

Centric Software is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of Centric Planning solutions for retailers. As the technical authority on customer implementations within the Retail Planning and Pricing team, you will design scalable architectures, oversee integrations, and guide successful deployments. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on architecture, integration design, and customer engagement. The team helps retailers and brands connect planning and pricing decisions across the product lifecycle, from pre-season planning and assortment decisions to in-season demand forecasting, allocation, replenishment, and price optimization. Working as a global team, they combine retail expertise with AI-powered technology to help customers improve inventory performance, revenue, margins, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

A degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience in enterprise software implementation or solution architecture.
Strong SQL Server knowledge and database design experience.
Experience designing enterprise integrations using APIs and ETL technologies.
Experience with Microsoft Azure.
Understanding of retail planning, merchandise planning or supply chain systems.
Excellent customer-facing consulting and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, solve complex integration challenges and develop others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
Power BI experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical architecture of Centric Planning implementations, designing scalable, secure and high-performing solutions.
Define integration strategies connecting Centric Planning with ERP systems, data warehouses and third-party applications.
Create and review technical design documentation and integration blueprints.
Advise customers on architecture best practices and deployment strategies.
Provide technical leadership throughout implementation and mentor consultants and technical team members.
Work with Product Engineering, Solution Architects and customers to resolve complex technical challenges.
Support software installation, configuration, upgrades and performance optimisation.
Promote technical standards, reusable frameworks and implementation best practices.
Contribute to solution sizing, technical discovery and pre-sales activities.
Continuously improve delivery methodologies and technical standards.