Technical Architect

Contentserv Technologies Lda. (PT); Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Software is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of Centric Planning solutions for retailers. You will act as the technical authority on customer implementations within our combined Retail Planning and Pricing team, designing scalable architectures and guiding deployments.

This role pairs hands-on architecture with strong leadership, integration design, and customer engagement, delivering secure, high‑performing solutions and

Qualifications

• A degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in enterprise software implementation or solution architecture.
• Strong SQL Server knowledge and database design experience.
• Experience designing enterprise integrations using APIs and ETL technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of retail planning, merchandise planning or supply chain systems.
• Excellent customer-facing consulting and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, solve complex integration challenges and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture of Centric Planning implementations, designing scalable, secure and high-performing solutions.
• Define integration strategies connecting Centric Planning with ERP systems, data warehouses and third-party applications.
• Create and review technical design documentation and integration blueprints.
• Advise customers on architecture best practices and deployment strategies.
• Provide technical leadership throughout implementation and mentor consultants and technical team members.
• Work with Product Engineering, Solution Architects and customers to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Support software installation, configuration, upgrades and performance optimisation.
• Promote technical standards, reusable frameworks and implementation best practices.
• Contribute to solution sizing, technical discovery and pre-sales activities.
• Continuously improve delivery methodologies and technical standards.

Skills

Enterprise software implementation

Solution architecture

Customer-facing communication

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Hands-on delivery

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

Power BI

Microsoft Azure

APIs

ETL

Job description

About Centric Software

Centric Software® is a global leader, providing an innovative and AI-enabled product-concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands and manufacturers of all sizes. We equip retail, fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and consumer goods brands with pioneering best-of-breed solutions to plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products. Our technology powers brands to streamline processes, drive efficiency and operate with confidence in an ever-changing market.

Our story is one of rapid growth, bold ideas and extraordinary opportunities. We're here to challenge the status quo-and we're looking for brilliant people who want to do the same. No matter where you are in the world, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.

Technical Architect

Retail Planning and Pricing

Department: Professional Services

About Centric Software

Centric Software® is a global leader, providing an innovative and AI-enabled product-concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands and manufacturers of all sizes. We equip retail, fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and consumer goods brands with pioneering best-of-breed solutions to plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products. Our technology powers brands to streamline processes, drive efficiency and operate with confidence in an ever-changing market.

Our story is one of rapid growth, bold ideas and extraordinary opportunities. We're here to challenge the status quo-and

About the Team

Our combined Retail Planning and Pricing team brings together business consultants, customer success and support specialists, project managers, architects, and data science and engineering experts. We help retailers and brands connect planning and pricing decisions across the product lifecycle, from pre-season planning and assortment decisions to in-season demand forecasting, allocation, replenishment and price optimisation. Working as a global team, we combine retail expertise with AI-powered technology to help customers improve inventory performance, revenue, margins and operational efficiency.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of Centric Planning solutions for retailers. As the technical authority on customer implementations within our combined Retail Planning and Pricing team, you'll design scalable architectures, oversee integrations and guide successful deployments. The role combines technical leadership with hands‑on architecture, integration design and customer engagement.

What You Will Do

• Lead the technical architecture of Centric Planning implementations, designing scalable, secure and high-performing solutions.
• Define integration strategies connecting Centric Planning with ERP systems, data warehouses and third‑party applications.
• Create and review technical design documentation and integration blueprints.
• Advise customers on architecture best practices and deployment strategies.
• Provide technical leadership throughout implementation and mentor consultants and technical team members.
• Work with Product Engineering, Solution Architects and customers to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Support software installation, configuration, upgrades and performance optimisation.
• Promote technical standards, reusable frameworks and implementation best practices.
• Contribute to solution sizing, technical discovery and pre‑sales activities.
• Continuously improve delivery methodologies and technical standards.

What You Bring

• A degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in enterprise software implementation or solution architecture.
• Strong SQL Server knowledge and database design experience.
• Experience designing enterprise integrations using APIs and ETL technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure .
• Understanding of retail planning, merchandise planning or supply chain systems.
• Excellent customer‑facing consulting and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, solve complex integration challenges and develop others.

Additional Experience

The following would be an advantage:

• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Power BI experience.

Why Join Us

Join a global team working at the intersection of retail, enterprise software and applied AI. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to business‑critical customer outcomes, develop your expertise and collaborate with colleagues across our combined Retail Planning and Pricing team.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated