Architect (India Office)

CSS; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking a senior leader to design, develop, and optimize WMS solutions and warehouse automation. You will steer end-to-end delivery across sprints/releases, drive system integrations (WMS, ERP/OMS, microservices), and modernize architecture to Azure Kubernetes.

Lead and train teams, collaborate with product owners and operations, and ensure data pipelines (Data Factory, Databricks) support analytics and operational efficiency. Strong Java/Spring, WMS, and Azure experience required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a lead development role.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams in designing, developing, and implementing WMS solutions, integrations, and warehouse automation capabilities.
• Oversee delivery across Sprints and Releases, ensuring high-quality execution aligned with product, supply chain, and business goals.
• Lead development resources, assign work, and coordinate workflows supporting WMS enhancements.
• Partner with product owners and operations teams to define requirements, technical designs, testing plans, and defect resolution.
• Architect and maintain integrations between WMS, ERP/OMS systems, microservices, and IBM MQ messaging.
• Design and support real-time and batch interfaces enabling accurate inventory visibility and efficient order processing.
• Develop and optimize Azure-based data pipelines (Data Factory, Databricks) to support analytics and warehouse insights.
• Troubleshoot complex WMS and integration issues, ensuring minimal operational downtime.
• Drive modernization of current WMS architecture to Azure Kubernetes.
• Analyze system KPIs and recommend improvements to enhance warehouse throughput, accuracy, and reliability.
• Provide training, documentation, and technical guidance to teams and warehouse personnel.

Skills

Java

Spring MVC

SQL

Git/GitHub

Web Services/APIs

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure Kubernetes Service

Leadership

Tools

WebSphere

IBM MQ

Drools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Job description

Lead and manage technical teams to design, develop, and enhance WMS solutions, integrations, and warehouse automation systems. Oversee end-to-end delivery across sprints and releases, ensuring alignment with business and supply chain objectives. Drive system integrations (WMS, ERP/OMS, microservices) and optimize Azure-based data pipelines for analytics and operational efficiency. Support modernization, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide technical leadership, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead technical teams in designing, developing, and implementing WMS solutions, integrations, and warehouse automation capabilities.
• Oversee delivery across Sprints and Releases, ensuring high-quality execution aligned with product, supply chain, and business goals.
• Lead development resources, assign work, and coordinate workflows supporting WMS enhancements.
• Partner with product owners and operations teams to define requirements, technical designs, testing plans, and defect resolution.
• Architect and maintain integrations between WMS, ERP/OMS systems, microservices, and IBM MQ messaging.
• Design and support real-time and batch interfaces enabling accurate inventory visibility and efficient order processing.
• Develop and optimize Azure-based data pipelines (Data Factory, Databricks) to support analytics and warehouse insights.
• Troubleshoot complex WMS and integration issues, ensuring minimal operational downtime.
• Drive modernization of current WMS architecture to Azure Kubernetes.
• Analyze system KPIs and recommend improvements to enhance warehouse throughput, accuracy, and reliability.
• Provide training, documentation, and technical guidance to teams and warehouse personnel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a lead development role
• 15+ years of experience in Java, Spring MVC - Framework, SQL Server, Git/Git Hub, Web Services/API, SQL
• 5+ years of experience in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• 5+ years of experience in WebSphere, IBM MQ, Drools, Azure Kubernetes Service
• 5 years of leadership as a creative, competent team builder
• Strong working knowledge of Azure Data Factory and Databricks
• Ability to multi-task and reprioritize in a dynamic environment
• Skills in programming and systems analysis
• Solid analytical skills - able to solve problems & interpret instructions in any form
• Project management expertise in planning and completing large and small projects
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experience in Digital Transformation projects

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