Sr Technical Architect- Java, PLSQL, WMS

Blue Yonder; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Yonder is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to guide WMS architecture for the DSS team. You will define and govern standards, roadmaps, and best practices while championing quality and ROI through AI/ML-enabled solutions.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, deliver end-to-end technical leadership, and mentor engineers to elevate DSS capabilities across technologies, platforms, and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related disciplines.
• 12–15 years of total experience in software development and architecture.
• Professional certificates like TOGAF add value to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide WMS architecture, standards, and roadmaps for modifications, migrations, and integrations.
• Bridge business needs and technical execution as DSS advisor.
• Lead architecture reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and workshops.
• Ensure alignment of deliverables with customer goals and DSS policies.
• Lead and mentor development teams; own end-to-end delivery.
• Provide inputs for pre-sales activities, including design workshops and high-level estimates.
• Collaborate with data science teams to explore AI/ML integrations into warehouse operations.
• Champion PoCs and scalable AI solutions delivering ROI.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

End-to-end delivery

Architecture governance

Pre-sales support

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

TOGAF Certificate

Tools

Java

Ext JS

JavaScript

PL/SQL

Microservices

Python

Test management

GitHub

Jenkins

JIRA

Kanban

SQL Developer/SSMS

AI tools (Cursor AI, Replit AI, Copilot)

Job description

Scope

The Senior Technical Architect plays a key role in guiding Blue Yonder WMS architecture for the Development & Support Services (DSS) team. The role is critical in defining and governing best practices, standards, and roadmaps for all WMS Modification Developments, Migrations, and Integrations. The Architect is expected to champion quality deliverables and explore emerging technologies, particularly AI/ML, to deliver measurable ROI to WMS customers.

Our Current Technical Environment

• Software: Core Java, PLSQL and Extjs

What You’ll Do

• WMS Architecture, Standards & Roadmap
• Serve as the trusted advisor from DSS to various stakeholders, bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution.
• Define and govern technical standards, best practices, and roadmaps for all WMS modifications, migrations, and integrations.
• Conduct frequent architecture reviews, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and workshops to elevate the DSS team’s technical expertise.
• Ensure all WMS development and architecture remain aligned with customer business goals and DSS policies/standards.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Identify and groom future technical leaders within the development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Take ownership of end‑to‑end project delivery and provide technical guidance to assigned engineers.
• Champion quality without impacting delivery timelines and/or efforts.
• Solution Design & Delivery
• Provide technical inputs and High‑Level Estimates (HLEs) to support pre‑sales activities, including PRS responses and design workshops.
• Analyze customer requirements and business objectives to propose effective technical solutions.
• Participate in solution design and design review processes to ensure alignment with business and technical objectives.
• Prepare and manage software releases, rollouts, and patches, including release planning, scheduling, and creation of release notes.
• Ensure all deliverables, including code and documentation, undergo peer reviews and follow‑up on feedback.
• Innovation & Emerging Technology
• Evaluate emerging technologies (especially AI/ML) and assess their applicability to enhance the delivery experience.
• Collaborate with Data Science teams to integrate AI/ML models into warehouse operations (e.g., demand forecasting, robotic process automation).
• Champion Proof‑of‑Concepts (PoCs) and scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable ROI to WMS customers.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or Engineering or other relevant disciplines (MCA, MSc in Computer Science, etc.)
• Total Experience – 12 yrs to 15 yrs
• Professional Certificate like TOGAF adds value to the role.
• Prior experience with ERP/Blue Yonder / JDA / RedPrairie WMS or other WMS platforms is an added advantage.
• Experience with Java, Ext JS, JavaScript, PL SQL, Microservices.
• Experience in Python scripting.
• Experience in test management and test execution.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Use of AI Tools – Cursor AI, Replit AI, GitHub, Copilot.
• Strong experience with source code control systems such as GitHub and Jenkins.
• Proficiency in working with Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems, including command‑line usage.
• Working knowledge of JIRA for issue and project tracking.
• Experience in tracking work using KANBAN dashboards, etc.
• Experience in handling development teams for Software package delivery, code reviews, mentoring.
• Experience in code refactoring.
• In‑depth knowledge of software development best practices, build processes, IDEs, and database tools (e.g., SQL Developer, SQL Management Studio).

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.