Workflow Architect

KPI Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Care Concierge Service

401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Milk Stork Program

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Job summary

KPI Solutions is seeking an on-shore Workflow Architect to lead the architectural direction of the Conductor/Workflow domain within the Opto WES platform. This US-based role coordinates across on-shore and offshore teams to deliver high-quality, scalable workflow solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in software engineering with deep BPM/workflow experience, strong Java/Spring Boot skills, and a proven track record in leading distributed engineering efforts and governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering with architecture ownership of production platforms.
• Strong backend foundation and experience with Java/Spring Boot.
• Proven ability to lead distributed or vendor-staffed teams and drive architecture decisions.
• Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis and produce architecture artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Own the architectural direction and roadmap for workflow/orchestration within the Opto WES platform.
• Define standards, patterns, and guardrails for workflow modeling and deployment.
• Lead CapBPM team delivery and ensure alignment with roadmap and quality goals.
• Provide executive-ready reporting on status, decisions, and risks.

Skills

Software architecture

Java/Spring Boot

REST & microservices

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Camunda

Flowable

Job description

About Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI)

Created in July 2021 as a result of combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, PULSE Integration and QC Software by private equity firm Ares Management, Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI) is a systems integrator that seeks out leading technologies within the areas of material handling equipment and information systems and combines them with proven design and operational strategies to help improve our customers’ operations. Our talented group of industry experts combine the powers of scalable material handling systems, innovative software and custom automation engineering for complete, unique solutions that help companies, across a broad spectrum of industry segments, become leaders in their industries. We are equipment agnostic, and our solutions incorporate leading technologies such as mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. KPI currently has approximately 300 FTEs and $150m revenue with growth expected to double in size (at a minimum) through organic and acquisitive activities.

Position Summary

KPI Solutions is seeking an on-shore Workflow Architect to own the technical direction of our workflow orchestration platform and to provide day-to-day technical leadership over our CapBPM development partner. This is a dual-mandate role: set and govern the architectural direction of the Conductor/Workflow domain while ensuring the CapBPM team delivers against that direction with quality and velocity. The Workflow Architect reports into KPI Product Development & Delivery and serves as the single accountable technical authority for workflow across the Opto WES platform.

Reporting & Structure

Reports to: Director, Product Development & Delivery (KPI Solutions).

Location: On-shore (US-based); coordinates across on-shore and offshore engineering teams.

Partner oversight: Provides technical direction and delivery oversight to the CapBPM workflow engineering team (vendor-staffed).

Collaborates with: Platform architects, Product Owners, DevSecOps, and project delivery leads.

Key Responsibilities

Workflow Direction & Architecture

Own the architectural direction and roadmap for the workflow/orchestration domain within the Opto WES platform.

Define standards, reference patterns, and design guardrails for workflow modeling, deployment, and runtime behavior.

Drive resolution of architectural debt, including elimination of per-customer workflow-copy anti-patterns in favor of a configurable, multi-tenant-aware model.

Evaluate and make recommendations on workflow engine strategy (e.g., licensing, total cost of ownership, and migration considerations), supporting decisions with cost-benefit analysis and proof-of-concept evidence.

Author and maintain blueprint definitions, decision memos, and ARB-ready architecture artifacts.

CapBPM Team Leadership & Delivery

Provide day-to-day technical direction to the CapBPM engineering team, translating architectural intent into actionable, well-scoped work.

Review designs and implementations for adherence to standards, quality, and platform alignment before merge and release.

Manage technical flow-down and intake for the CapBPM team, reducing go-to-person dependencies through documented patterns and clear ownership.

Track delivery health (estimate accuracy, carry-over, completion, defect spillover) and elevate risks to KPI leadership.

Partner with the vendor on staffing mix, ramp, and capability gaps relative to roadmap demand.

Cross-Functional & Governance

Represent the workflow domain in Architecture Review Board (ARB) sessions and platform roadmap planning.

Coordinate workflow dependencies with product, project delivery, and DevSecOps teams across active client implementations.

Provide executive-ready reporting on workflow direction, delivery status, and key decisions.

8+ years in software engineering with deep experience designing and operating workflow/BPM or orchestration systems (e.g., Camunda, Flowable, or equivalent).

Demonstrated architecture ownership of a production platform, including standards definition and design governance.

Strong backend engineering foundation: Java / Spring Boot, REST integration, and microservice patterns.

Experience providing technical leadership to distributed or vendor-staffed engineering teams.

Proven ability to make and defend technology decisions using cost-benefit analysis, TCO modeling, and proof-of-concept work.

Excellent written communication, including architecture documentation and executive-level reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in WES / WMS, warehouse automation, or industrial orchestration domains.

Familiarity with multi-tenant configuration strategies and platform consolidation initiatives.

Exposure to BPM licensing negotiation and migration planning.

Experience operating within an Agile / SAFe PI planning cadence.

Year 1 Success Criteria

Measurable progression of existing published, agreed workflow architecture direction with a defined blueprint and standards set.

Measurable improvement in CapBPM team delivery health and reduction in architectural debt.

A decision-ready recommendation on workflow engine strategy backed by CBA and TCO analysis within 60 days.

Established, repeatable intake, workstreams, and review processes that reduce single-point-of-knowledge risk.

What we Offer

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Concierge Service
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork Program
• Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
• Training & Development

Why KPI Solutions?

At KPI Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is more than a reporting role—it’s an opportunity to make a measurable impact on project success and business performance.

KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.