Introduction

Job Title: Technical Architect

About SymphonyAI Retail:
SymphonyAI Retail is a leading provider of advanced AI-driven solutions and services specifically designed for the retail industry. We empower retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies with innovative technology to enhance their operations, optimize decision-making, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. SymphonyAI Retail is a global leader in the supply of integrated business solutions to organizations worldwide, serving 30 of the top 50 global grocery retailers and numerous consumer brands.

Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Architect for the SCM GOLD platform to lead the design and delivery of complex retail supply chain implementations. This role requires deep expertise across both functional supply chain processes and technical architecture, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable solution designs. The Architect will work closely with clients, Professional Services, R&D, and partner teams to ensure successful implementation, integration, and deployment of SCM GOLD solutions across large-scale retail environments. This role is critical for high-visibility programs and will provide architectural leadership from solution design through implementation, UAT, and production cutover.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture & Design:

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for SCM GOLD implementations, ensuring alignment with client business goals and SymphonyAI product capabilities.
• Translate complex retail supply chain requirements into scalable functional and technical solution designs.
• Define system architecture, integration frameworks, and configuration strategy across SCM GOLD modules.
• Guide design decisions across forecasting, replenishment, inventory optimization, and supply chain planning capabilities.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide hands-on architectural guidance for system configuration, customization, integrations, and performance optimization.
• Partner closely with R&D teams to ensure product capabilities align with client requirements and implementation strategy.
• Support technical teams in resolving complex implementation challenges and architectural trade-offs.
• Ensure best practices across data architecture, APIs, and system integrations.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead technical and functional discussions with client executives, program leaders, and technical teams.
• Act as the primary architecture authority during design workshops, solution reviews, and executive checkpoints.
• Provide architectural guidance during UAT, testing cycles, and production deployment.
• Support client change management and adoption of SCM GOLD capabilities.

Program Delivery Support:

• Collaborate with Professional Services, Partner Delivery teams, and Implementation Leads to ensure solution integrity throughout the program lifecycle.
• Provide oversight during key delivery phases including design validation, system build, UAT readiness, and production cutover.
• Support risk mitigation and architectural governance for complex implementations.

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience in:
  • Solid understanding of System Design & Architecture and Integration.
  • Solid understanding of Java (core Java).
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs.
  • Solid understanding of database concepts (preferably Oracle), SQL, and PL/SQL.
  • Solid understanding of Shell scripting.
  • Fair understanding of JavaScript/HTML/CSS-based applications implementation.
  • Basic understanding of Vue/React-based applications implementation.

Other Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in retail supply chain technology implementations.
• Deep expertise in SymphonyAI SCM GOLD platform (technical and functional) is a plus but not essential.
• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale supply chain planning solutions.
• Strong understanding of retail planning, forecasting, replenishment, and inventory optimization processes.
• Experience working across solution architecture, system integration, and enterprise deployment.
• Ability to lead complex client-facing discussions with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with product teams, delivery teams, and global partners.
• Good understanding of cloud platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering large enterprise retail transformation programs.
• Strong background in supply chain data architecture and system integration.
• Experience supporting UAT, testing governance, and deployment strategies.
• Ability to mentor implementation teams and guide architectural best practices.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

About Us

SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and enterprise IT. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown to today serve 2000+ Enterprise customers globally and has grown to 2,500 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals across over 30 countries.