Solution Engineer Senior - First Fit Supply Planning IT

Cummins Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to analyze and gather business and technical requirements, ensuring the design and documentation of fit-for-purpose solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors for solution development and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant work experience. Strong competencies in compliance principles, programming practices, and engaging communication are essential to drive effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.
• 3–5 years of experience.
• College or university degree required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and gather business and technical requirements to design solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Maintain technical design documents and workflows.
• Engage with IT service providers to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Security & Compliance Principles

Programming Principles

Data Principles

Modern Development Practices

Solution Design

Technical Passion & Drive

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for analyzing and gathering business and technical requirements to design and document fit‑for‑purpose solutions. Contributes to solution development, design, integration and testing, and configuration of technology solutions ensuring that delivered solutions adhere to defined architecture and security standards. Works closely with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and business partners to ensure smooth execution and continuous improvement in solution performance and quality. Ensures seamless solution implementation and effective issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the design of fit‑for‑purpose solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to identify integration points and ensure alignment with business processes and goals.
• Supports technical analysis, design and customization of potential solutions, including evaluating the technical fit and viability of commercial‑off‑the‑shelf products versus custom built solutions.
• Develops and maintains technical design documents, workflows, and architecture diagrams.
• Assists in defining and executing the test strategy and validating solutions against business objectives.
• Ensures smooth interoperability by validating integrations and documenting configuration steps.
• Identifies and communicates potential technical dependencies and risks.
• Works with vendors and IT service providers to address technical issues, evaluate and improve product functionality and ensure proper configuration according to design specifications.
• Designs and implements data migration solutions to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Develops, designs, tests, maintains and configures solutions and systems as needed.
• Serves as subject matter expert and point of contact on content, processes, procedures and functionality associated with assigned applications for projects and application support (as needed).
• Documents recommendations to enhance business process efficiency and increase adoption of standard application features and capabilities, aligning solutions with enterprise standards.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives by following established design standards and learning to identify potential enhancements in solution design or workflow efficiency.
• Assists technical and infrastructure groups in understanding the solution design and specifications.
• Works closely with IT technical service providers to ensure outsourced work packages are delivered to specifications, meeting key parameters of quality, schedule, cost, data privacy, security, performance, and scalability.
• Participates in formal design reviews, cybersecurity reviews and code reviews (where applicable) to ensure the detailed design specifications have been understood and coding standards and cybersecurity regulations have been adhered to by the development team(s).

Competencies

• Security & Compliance Principles – applies standards, tools and best practices to embed security, privacy and compliance into the design/build/test/operate lifecycle.
• Programming Principles – applies programming languages, frameworks and patterns to design, write, configure, test and maintain software/solutions/systems that are efficient, secure, scalable, and reliable.
• Data Principles – governs, models, secures and observes data flows to ensure integrity, quality and compliance.
• Modern Development Practices – applies modern engineering practices and tools such as Agile/DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing and infrastructure as code to accelerate delivery, improve quality and reduce risk.
• Solution Design – translates business requirements into integrated designs, architectures, patterns and system interactions that deliver customer value and align with enterprise standards.
• Demonstrating Mastery – maintains essential knowledge and proficiency in relevant domains, tools, technologies, methodologies and frameworks through targeted credentials and rigorous proficiency.
• Strategic and Innovative Thinking – evaluates business and technology trends, anticipates future needs, develops creative approaches, and frames innovations to shape strategy and create durable value.
• Technical Passion & Drive – models curiosity and excitement for technology by self‑initiating continuous development, experimenting with emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to accelerate business performance.
• Driving Effective Outcomes – takes ownership, acts with urgency and initiates action to turn goals into clear plans, decisions and cadences while navigating ambiguity and change to drive momentum and deliver consistent results.
• Engaging with Impact – communicates with clarity and purpose to align stakeholders, foster collaboration, build trust and influence coordinated action across teams and functions.
• Values Differences – recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Ensuring Customer Success – embraces a customer‑first mindset to deliver outcomes by linking customer needs and business priorities to aligned solutions, delivery, adoption, satisfaction and realized value through sustained engagement.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Intermediate level of relevant work experience required. 3–5 years of experience.