Technical Architect – Retail Planning

We’re seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of Centric Planning solutions for some of North America’s leading retailers.

As the technical authority on customer implementations, you’ll design scalable solution architectures, oversee integrations, mentor consultants, and work closely with Product Engineering, Solution Architects and customers to ensure successful deployments.

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on architecture, integration design and customer engagement.

What You’ll Do

Lead the technical architecture for Centric Planning implementations

Design scalable, secure and high-performing solution architectures

Define integration strategies between Centric Planning, ERP, data warehouses and third-party applications

Create and review technical design documentation and integration blueprints

Guide customers on architecture best practices and deployment strategies

Provide technical leadership throughout implementation projects

Mentor consultants and technical team members

Partner with Product Engineering to resolve complex technical challenges

Support software installation, configuration, upgrades and performance optimization

Promote technical standards, reusable frameworks and implementation best practices

Participate in solution sizing, technical discovery and pre-sales activities

Drive continuous improvement across delivery methodologies and technical standards

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

7+ years in enterprise software implementation or solution architecture

Strong SQL Server knowledge and database design experience

Experience designing enterprise system integrations using APIs and ETL technologies

Experience with Microsoft Azure

Understanding of retail planning, merchandise planning or supply chain systems

Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics is desirable

Power BI experience is a plus

Excellent communication and customer-facing consulting skills

Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders

Success in this Role

You’ll be successful if you:

Think strategically while remaining hands-on technically

Enjoy solving complex integration challenges

Build trusted relationships with customers

Mentor and elevate those around you

Drive technical excellence across every implementation

Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.