Overview
In this role as a Solution Architect for Quote-to-Cash and Manufacturing Systems, you will engage in the foundational discovery and design phase of a transformative project for a UK-based manufacturer. Collaborating closely with the client's team, your focus will be on defining the technical architecture, data models, and integration strategies to ensure a successful build phase. This contract position offers the opportunity to shape a new system from the ground up, with a duration of approximately five weeks and the potential for extension based on project needs.
Responsibilities
- Define the target architecture and technology stack for the system.
- Design the first-phase data model that is structured and scalable.
- Define the integration approach across CRM, finance, and manufacturing platforms.
- Specify non-functional requirements covering security, resilience, and performance.
- Design and run technical spikes and proofs-of-concept to validate approaches.
- Author the technical specification for the first build phase and future architecture.
- Ensure that the foundation allows for future enhancements like AI-assisted design.
- Collaborate closely with the product manager and manufacturing SME.
Requirements
- Proven experience in solution and technical architecture for integrated business systems.
- Strong background in data modeling and integration architecture, particularly with APIs.
- Familiarity with open-source delivery stacks such as Node.js, Python, React, and PostgreSQL.
- Experience architecting CPQ systems or similar environments.
- Proven ability to design and deliver effective proofs-of-concept.
- Expertise in writing clear, build-ready technical specifications.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and ERP platforms such as Katana, Odoo, or MRPEasy is desirable.
- Experience with HubSpot and Xero APIs is advantageous.