Principal Technical Architect

JDA Software; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Yonder is seeking a Principal Technical Architect to lead large-scale, multi-solution transformations across Blue Yonder applications and customer platforms. You will shape technology strategy and govern enterprise architectures to deliver measurable business value, working with executives, product teams, and delivery organizations.

The role requires 15+ years in enterprise software, deep expertise in APIs, cloud platforms, and data architectures, plus strong leadership and mentoring

Qualifications

• 15+ years in enterprise software or related fields.
• Proven leadership of large-scale enterprise transformation projects.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of APIs, integration, event-driven architecture.
• Cloud platforms experience (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Security, observability, and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and governance of complex multi-solution Blue Yonder implementations.
• Drive integration patterns, data strategy, and event-driven design.
• Provide technical leadership across lifecycle, manage risks, ensure operational readiness.
• Mentor architects and consultants; develop reusable accelerators.
• Influence product strategy and technology decisions with stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

APIs & integration

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Mentoring teams

Observability

AI/ML adoption

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Job description

## Principal Technical ArchitectApply: Dallas: Scottsdale: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 262654**Blue Yonder Title: Principal Technical Architect** **Location:** Virtual within the US **Travel** is expected across North America **Overview**Blue Yonder is seeking a Principal Technical Architect to serve as the senior technical leader for large-scale, multi-solution customer transformation programs. This role partners with executive stakeholders, project leadership, product teams, and delivery organizations to design and govern enterprise-grade solution architectures that enable customers to realize measurable business value from their Blue Yonder investments.As a trusted advisor, you will shape technology strategy, drive architectural excellence, influence product direction, and ensure successful delivery of scalable, secure, and operationally resilient solutions across supply chain ecosystems. **Scope**The Principal Technical Architect is a senior individual contributor role within Blue Yonder’s Professional Services organization, responsible for guiding the architecture and technical strategy of complex enterprise transformation programs. In this role, you will **lead the design and governance of end-to-end solutions spanning Blue Yonder applications, customer platforms, cloud technologies, automation systems, and third-party ecosystems**. You will partner closely with executives, customer leadership, consulting teams, product management, and engineering organizations to align business objectives with technology strategy while driving architectural excellence, implementation standards, governance frameworks, reusable solution accelerators, and the adoption of emerging technologies that deliver measurable customer value.**What You’ll Do** Deliver successful enterprise solution architectures* Lead the architecture, design, and governance of **complex multi-solution Blue Yonder implementations**, ensuring solutions are **scalable, secure, maintainable,** and aligned to customer business outcomes.Establish enterprise integration and data strategies* Define and govern **enterprise integration patterns, API strategies,** master data frameworks, and **event-driven architectures** that enable seamless interoperability across Blue Yonder, ERP, automation, robotics, cloud, and third-party ecosystems.Drive technical excellence across program delivery* Provide technical leadership throughout implementation lifecycles by conducting architecture reviews, managing technical risks, enforcing standards, and **ensuring operational readiness, performance, security, and observability requirements are met.**Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders* Influence customer and Blue Yonder leadership by translating complex technical concepts into business outcomes, communicating architectural direction, and guiding **strategic technology decisions** that reduce risk and maximize investment value.Accelerate innovation through emerging technologies* Identify opportunities to **leverage AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, and robotics** within customer environments to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and business performance.Develop organizational capability and architectural best practices* Mentor architects and consultants, contribute to reusable delivery assets and accelerators, support recruiting and talent development initiatives, and advance architectural standards across the Blue Yonder consulting organization.Influence future product strategy* Partner with Product Management and Product Development teams to identify market needs, communicate implementation insights, influence product evolution, and improve customer outcomes through enhanced platform capabilities.**What We Are Looking For** Industry & Leadership Experience* **15+ years of experience** in enterprise software, supply chain technology, consulting, or related industries.* Proven success leading architecture for **large-scale enterprise transformation programs** involving multiple integrated platforms.* Experience serving in **Principal Architect, Enterprise Architect, Chief Architect**, or equivalent senior technical leadership roles.* Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional global initiatives.Technical Expertise* **Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture and solution design.*** Expertise in **APIs, integration frameworks, event-driven architecture, distributed systems, and enterprise data architecture.*** Experience with cloud platforms including **Azure, AWS, or GCP.*** Knowledge of **container technologies, scalability patterns, security architecture, observability, and operational support models.*** Strong understanding of **supply chain systems and integrations** spanning ERP, MES, automation, robotics, and enterprise applications.Blue Yonder Domain KnowledgeGood understanding of **Blue Yonder solution architecture across Planning, Execution, Platform, and Automation portfolios**, including:* Warehouse Management (WMS)* Transportation Management (TMS)* Warehouse Execution Solutions (WES)* Robotics Hub* Intelligent Fulfillment* Blue Yonder Network* Retail Planning & Execution* Manufacturing Planning* Blue Yonder PlatformLeadership & Consulting Skills* **Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.*** **Strong consulting mindset** with the ability to connect technology strategy to measurable business outcomes.* Experience mentoring technical teams and driving organizational adoption of best practices.* Ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve **complex technical challenges**, and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.Education* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related field.* Advanced degree preferred.Bonus Points If You Have* Experience leading **cloud transformation and modernization initiatives**.* Expertise in **AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, or intelligent automation implementations**.* Experience developing reusable implementation accelerators, frameworks, or reference architectures.* Industry certifications in **enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, or technology leadership disciplines.** \\*LI-AD1#LI-remote-------------------------------------------The annual salary range for this position is $167,000 - $211,000The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.