Sr Technical Architect

Blue Yonder; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent job contract

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Blue Yonder is seeking a Technical Architect (WMS) to design and oversee robust, scalable warehouse management solutions. You will lead end-to-end technical delivery, ensure secure architectures, and align IT with business goals across ERP and replenishment systems.

You will collaborate with PMs and consulting teams, drive architecture standards, and apply hands-on WMS expertise to deliver value to major retailers and manufacturers across Europe and beyond.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and delivering WMS-based solutions.
• Strong techno-functional leadership in WMS implementations.
• Experience with integration of ERP, replenishment planning and host systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical implementation of the WMS solution and integrations from design to go-live.
• Collaborate with project manager, development teams and consulting team.
• Define and maintain system architecture standards for scalability, security and performance.
• Provide hands-on WMS experience and ensure robust integration with execution systems.

Skills

Domain knowledge

Technical leadership

Analytical thinking

System integration

SaaS/Cloud platforms

Programming fundamentals

PowerShell

Python

SQL/PLSQL

Snowflake

Windows

Linux

Azure

Database maintenance

Oracle RDBMS

SQL performance tuning

BY Platform/BYDM

Education

IT, computer science and/or logistics related degree

Job description

About Blue Yonder

Blue Yonder® is the leading global provider of end-to-end, integrated Retail and Supply Chain Planning and Execution solutions. With an integrated solution offering that spans the entire supply chain from materials to the consumer, Blue Yonder leverages the powerful heritage and knowledge capital of acquired market leaders including RedPrairie®, i2 Technologies®, Manugistics®, E3®, Intactix® and Arthur®.

Technical Architect (WMS)

Blue Yonder® is the leading global provider of end-to-end, integrated Retail and Supply Chain Planning and Execution solutions. With an integrated solution offering that spans the entire supply chain from materials to the consumer, Blue Yonder leverages the powerful heritage and knowledge capital of acquired market leaders including RedPrairie®, i2 Technologies®, Manugistics®, E3®, Intactix® and Arthur®.

Blue Yonder Solutions Are Used By

• 81 of the global STORES Top 100 Retailers
• 79 of the global Consumer Goods Registry Top 100
• 19 of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25

Blue Yonder employs over 5000 of the industry’s most experienced demand and supply chain experts globally to develop, deliver and support its solutions. As part of the growth of the organization, Blue Yonder is gradually developing its EMEA Centre of Excellence in Warsaw, Poland.

We continue to grow a team of the most advanced Supply Chain experts. Members of this team participate in on‑site consulting and business software implementation projects for the largest and most advanced Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution companies across Europe. Our consultants create the future standards of their core business processes.

Role Summary: Technical Architect

Overview

The Technical Architect is responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions that align with business objectives. This role combines deep technical expertise with functional understanding to ensure systems meet both operational and strategic needs.

Work Experience

• 8+ years work experience
• Proven techno-functional leadership of Blue Yonder WMS implementations
  • Leading end-to-end technical implementation of the WMS solution and integrations from design to go-live.
  • Working closely with project manager, development teams and consulting team
  • Providing inputs for status and planning
• Working with other internal teams like Development Services, Cloud, etc.
• Define and maintain system architecture standards, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Technical hands‑on experience with WMS (TMS, WLM, WCS, Warehouse Automation/Robotics is a strong plus) and the integration needs within execution systems and host systems (ERP, Replenishment Planning etc.).

Key Skills

• Domain knowledge of Supply Chain organisation
• Provide technical leadership in system integration, data governance, error handling and monitoring and overall architecture design.
• Analytical Thinking. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Technical Expertise:
  • System integration
  • SaaS/Cloud platforms
  • Programming fundamentals
    • PowerShell or sh
    • Python
    • SQL / PLSql
    • Snowflake is a plus
    • Ability to write and do reverse engineering of the code.
  • Thorough knowledge of operating systems – Windows, Linux.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure is a plus.
  • Database maintenance skills.
    • Oracle RDBMS, SQL Server
    • Basics of Database Administration
    • Principles of SQL Performance tuning
    • Hands‑on experience with integration tools is a plus
    • Knowledge of BY Platform and BYDM is a strong asset.

Leadership Skills

• Support project planning, resource allocation, and risk management from a technical perspective.
• Partners to project managers in planning efforts
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical designs.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications

• IT, computer science and/or logistics related degree

Communication

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to drive discussions on both functional processes and technical concepts in a language that can be understood across a diverse audience and multiple levels.
• Excellent English language skills both verbal and written.
• One or more language is a strong plus. Preferred German or French.

Miscellaneous

• Mostly WFH. Occasionally travel to client site as per client demand.
• Willingness to participate in events taking place in the Company Office

Blue Yonder Offers

• Highly professional environment of top international industry experts
• Chance to work with the best‑in‑class SCM solutions and work with the most prestigious and advanced Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution companies in the world.
• Strong investment in employee skills development
• Excellent development abilities and further growth potential
• Clear independence and empowerment
• Permanent job contract
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.