Senior Solution Architect – CPQ (Selection Navigator)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to oversee the evolution of a critical CPQ component, lead architectural decisions, and mentor a small team. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in enterprise solutions, a strong foundation in cloud technologies, and a passion for AI-driven innovation. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package and requires a deep understanding of scalable architectures in complex environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise software development and architecture.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture and scalable solutions.
• Experience integrating Microsoft Azure AI services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy and evolution of Selection Navigator.
• Mentor junior developers and manage a small team.
• Define best practices in development, testing, and DevOps.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Microsoft Azure

SQL Server

Microsoft .NET

Power Platform

AI integration

Strong problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

GitHub Enterprise

Job description

Team & Function Overview

Our team is part of the global IT organization, responsible for the design, development, and support of CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) tools that enable our worldwide sales operations. These tools support both direct and indirect sales channels across multiple regions and business units. We collaborate closely with commercial stakeholders to ensure our solutions align with strategic goals, enhance operational efficiency, and support scalable growth.

Our CPQ ecosystem includes custom-built platforms such as Selection Navigator, a highly specialized solution developed over the past decade to support complex product configurations and integrations. We are currently engaged in a multi-year modernization initiative aimed at evolving this ecosystem and migrating components to more scalable, cloud-native platforms.

What you will do:

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the technical strategy and evolution of Selection Navigator, a mission-critical component of our CPQ landscape. This role is ideal for a seasoned architect who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about building scalable, performant, and reusable enterprise solutions.

This is a strategic leadership role with a mix of responsibilities: approximately 80% focused on architecture, design, and technical guidance, and 20% hands-on involvement in prototyping, solution validation, and technical deep dives. You will collaborate with development teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure our selection tools remain robust, adaptable, and aligned with long-term business and technology goals.

This role may also include people leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring and managing a small team of developers or technical leads, depending on organizational needs and candidate experience.

How you will do it:

Short-Term Objectives:

• Rapidly onboard and gain deep understanding of the Selection Navigator architecture and its dependencies
• Partner with product managers and business stakeholders to identify current pain points and areas for improvement
• Contribute to ongoing modernization efforts, including performance tuning and refactoring legacy components

Long-Term Objectives:

• Lead architectural decisions for the evolution of Selection Navigator and its integration into the broader CPQ strategy
• Define and promote best practices in development, testing, deployment, and DevOps across the team
• Mentor junior developers and potentially manage direct reports
• Support and guide the migration strategy toward future platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Champion the adoption of AI and automation technologies to drive innovation and efficiency

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a strategic and hands-on technology leader with a deep understanding of enterprise architecture and a passion for solving complex business challenges through innovative solutions. You bring a strong foundation in modern cloud technologies, a history of successful system integrations, and a mindset focused on scalability, maintainability, and intelligent automation.

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technology field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise software development and architecture, with a strong focus on scalable solutions
• Expert-level proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Azure DevOps, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor)
  • SQL Server and COSMOS DB
  • Angular and Microsoft .NET (including .NET Core and ASP.NET)
  • Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) for rapid prototyping and low-code extensions
  • Microsoft Graph API for integration with Microsoft 365 services
  • Visual Studio and GitHub Enterprise for modern development workflows
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise platforms and integrations, including:
  • Oracle CPQ
  • Salesforce (SFDC)
  • MuleSoft
  • SAP
  • Snowflake

AI & Intelligent Automation Skills a Plus

• Experience integrating Microsoft Azure AI services, including:
  • Azure OpenAI Service for natural language processing and generative AI use cases
  • Azure Cognitive Services (Language, Vision, Speech)
  • Azure Machine Learning for model deployment and operationalization
• Ability to identify and implement AI-driven enhancements to CPQ workflows, such as:
  • Intelligent product recommendations
  • Predictive pricing models
  • Natural language interfaces for configuration and quoting
• Familiarity with Responsible AI principles and governance
• Experience with data pipelines and model integration using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Databricks

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $112,000 – 150.000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us