About Centric Software:
Centric Software® is a global leader, providing an innovative and AI-enabled product-concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands and manufacturers of all sizes. We equip retail, fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and consumer goods brands with pioneering best-of-breed solutions to plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products. Our technology powers brands to streamline processes, drive efficiency and operate with confidence in an ever-changing market.
Our story is one of rapid growth, bold ideas and extraordinary opportunities. We’re here to challenge the status quo—and we’re looking for brilliant people who want to do the same. No matter where you are in the world, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.
Technical Architect – Retail Planning
Location: Remote – North America
Department: Professional Services – Planning
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of Centric Planning solutions for some of North America’s leading retailers.
As the technical authority on customer implementations, you’ll design scalable solution architectures, oversee integrations, mentor consultants, and work closely with Product Engineering, Solution Architects and customers to ensure successful deployments.
This role combines technical leadership with hands-on architecture, integration design and customer engagement.
What You’ll Do
Lead the technical architecture for Centric Planning implementations
Design scalable, secure and high-performing solution architectures
Define integration strategies between Centric Planning, ERP, data warehouses and third-party applications
Create and review technical design documentation and integration blueprints
Guide customers on architecture best practices and deployment strategies
Provide technical leadership throughout implementation projects
Mentor consultants and technical team members
Partner with Product Engineering to resolve complex technical challenges
Support software installation, configuration, upgrades and performance optimization
Promote technical standards, reusable frameworks and implementation best practices
Participate in solution sizing, technical discovery and pre-sales activities
Drive continuous improvement across delivery methodologies and technical standards
What We’re Looking For
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
7+ years in enterprise software implementation or solution architecture
Strong SQL Server knowledge and database design experience
Experience designing enterprise system integrations using APIs and ETL technologies
Experience with Microsoft Azure
Understanding of retail planning, merchandise planning or supply chain systems
Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics is desirable
Power BI experience is a plus
Excellent communication and customer-facing consulting skills
Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders
Success in this Role
You’ll be successful if you:
Think strategically while remaining hands-on technically
Enjoy solving complex integration challenges
Build trusted relationships with customers
Mentor and elevate those around you
Drive technical excellence across every implementation
Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.