WES Solutions Architect

Aperture Group; United States; Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aperture Group seeks an experienced WES Solutions Architect to bridge pre sales solutions engineering and software development for automated distribution systems. You will translate customer requirements into detailed software specifications, integration designs, and deliverables across complex warehouses.

You will lead workshops, define interfaces with WMS/ERP and PLC controls, and collaborate with software and controls teams through development and commissioning in an Agile environment.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in software development, systems analysis, or solution architecture for industrial software.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong understanding of WES/WCS integration with WMS/ERP and PLC controls.

Aufgaben

• Develop SDS based on customer requirements and preliminary designs.
• Translate pre sales scope into firm estimates, requirements, and deliverables.
• Lead workshops and onsite discovery to evaluate warehouse operations and automation needs.
• Collaborate with software and controls teams through design, development, and commissioning.
• Develop integration specs for WMS/ERP, PLC controls, robotics, conveyors, and sortation systems.
• Define interfaces, data mapping, messaging protocols, and IT/network requirements.

Kenntnisse

8+ years experience

WES/WCS/WMS expertise

Industrial software delivery

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or related

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Jobbeschreibung

We are partnering with a leading warehouse automation and material handling solutions provider seeking an experienced WES Solutions Architect to join its growing software team. This role will bridge pre sales solutions engineering and software development, translating customer requirements into detailed software specifications, integration designs, and deliverables for complex automated distribution and fulfillment systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed Software Design Specifications (SDS) based on preliminary designs and customer requirements.
• Translate pre sales software scope into firm estimates, functional requirements, and development deliverables.
• Lead customer design workshops, project kickoffs, and onsite discovery to evaluate warehouse operations and automation requirements.
• Collaborate with software development and controls engineering teams throughout design, development, integration, and commissioning.
• Develop integration specifications for WMS/ERP platforms, PLC level controls, robotics, conveyors, sortation systems, and other automated equipment.
• Define software interfaces, data mapping, messaging protocols, error handling, and IT/network infrastructure requirements.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, manage project backlogs, and maintain technical documentation throughout development.
• Identify technical risks, resolve scope gaps, and contribute to software product improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software development, systems analysis, solution architecture, or technical delivery involving WES, WCS, WMS, or industrial software.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong understanding of warehouse automation and how WES/WCS integrates with WMS/ERP and PLC controls.
• Experience developing functional design specifications, integration documents, and software scope estimates.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, messaging protocols, EDI, flat-file integrations, and system data flows.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.
• Travel is around 20% for the role.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with robotics, conveyors, sortation, and automated distribution systems.
• Familiarity with SQL, log analysis, and technical diagramming tools such as Visio, Draw.io, or Lucidchart.