Solution Architect (Technical)

Kühne + Nagel; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Kühne + Nagel is seeking an experienced IT architect to design and deliver scalable WMS and systems architecture for global logistics operations. You will lead integrations across ERP, TMS, and automation platforms, ensuring data integrity and performance.

The role emphasizes governance, testing, and proactive problem solving within a collaborative IT team. The ideal candidate has hands-on WMS experience, strong architectural skills, and a strategic mindset to drive efficiency across end-to-end

Qualifications

• Hands-on WMS experience, ideally Blue Yonder, in contract logistics or 3PL.
• Expertise in system architecture, integrations, data models, and solution design.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and end-to-end supply chain.
• Experience with testing frameworks and performance optimisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust technical architecture blueprints for scalable systems.
• Lead integration strategies across WMS and ERP/TMS platforms.
• Drive quality with governance, testing, and defect resolution.
• Support deployments, hypercare, and continuous optimisation.
• Champion continuous improvement in performance and architecture standards.

Skills

WMS expertise

System architecture

Data modelling

Stakeholder mgmt

Testing frameworks

Tools

Blue Yonder

ERP integration

TMS integration

Job description

Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with WMS systems, ideally Blue Yonder, in a contract logistics or 3PL environment.
• Expertise in system architecture, integrations, data models, and technical solution design.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Experience with testing frameworks, performance optimisation, and technical problem-solving.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust technical architecture blueprints, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term system integrity.
• Lead integration strategies across WMS and enterprise platforms such as ERP, TMS, and automation, enabling seamless data flow and performance.
• Drive solution quality through strong governance, testing frameworks, and resolution of technical defects and system issues.
• Support successful system implementations, including deployment, hypercare, and continuous optimisation.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance system performance, scalability, and architecture standards.

Technologies

• ERP
• Flow
• Support
• Security
• Architect

More

We are a global leader in logistics with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward. In our IT team, we manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers our global systems and operations, enabling the delivery of everything from fresh fruit and time-sensitive healthcare products to life‑saving medicines. We offer a safe, stable, collaborative, and international environment with opportunities to work on large‑scale IT and WMS transformation initiatives, cutting‑edge technologies, automation, and system integrations. This permanent role is part of our Global Contract Logistics IT team, where you can influence innovation, scalability, and digital transformation across our global logistics operations.

last updated 36 week of 2026