WES Solutions Architect

The role

The WES Solutions Architect will own the functional definition of software scope by translating sales into buildable requirements. You will develop design specifications, build firm estimates, and partner with the Solutions Software and Development teams through the project lifecycle.

What you will do

• Develop the Level 2 SDS by expanding on Level 1 SDS and solutions guidance
• Build firm estimates for software scope at contract
• Partner with the Solutions Software team through the L1 to L2 transition
• Support in person project kick-offs and lead detailed design workshops
• Conduct onsite discovery at customer facilities to validate requirements
• Participate in and/or lead project Scrum ceremonies and own the project backlog
• Maintain and update the SDS with the Development lead
• Author 3rd-party integration specifications for subsystems
• Author WMS/ERP integration specifications
• Define detailed IT and network specifications

Required qualifications

• 8 or more years of experience in software development, systems analysis, solution design, or technical project delivery for WES/WCS, WMS, or other industrial software
• Technical bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Written design specifications, functional requirements, or integration documents that development teams built from
• Understand material handling automation and where a warehouse execution system sits between WMS/ERP and PLC-level controls
• Hands-on experience specifying integrations such as REST/APIs, messaging, flat file, and EDI
• Comfortable estimating software scope and stating assumptions
• Worked in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Proficient with Jira or Azure DevOps
• Deliver results in fast-paced and high-stress environments
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated performer who can execute with minimum supervision and guidance
• Creative problem-solver who can manage multiple complex tasks and projects

Nice to have

• Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with SQL, log review, and modern software project management suites

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health benefits
• 401K program with 100% match up to 5%
• Participation in Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Flexibility and autonomy
• Community outreach projects
• Company events
• Killer snack wall
• Casual work environment
• Flexible PTO

About the company

Founded in 1982, DCS provides material handling, full-scale warehouse operations, and custom conveyor design solutions. They focus on building relationships to craft custom solutions through a teamwork approach.