What are the responsibilities and job description for the WMS Architect Integrated Warehouse Solutions position at DTEL Engineering & Consultants Inc?
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Integration Architecture
Architect end-to-end integration between GreyMatter and Tier-1 WMS platforms (Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS).
Define APIs, middleware architecture, and event-streaming strategies (REST, SOAP, MQTT, Kafka) to ensure low latency and data integrity.
Redesign warehouse workflows (Putaway, Picking, Replenishment, Sortation) to leverage AMR capabilities.
Design scalable architectures capable of handling 1M daily transactions during peak periods.
Technical Strategy & Enterprise Consulting
Serve as lead technical advisor to enterprise customers.
Conduct gap assessments between legacy WMS systems and automation requirements.
Design custom extensions and orchestration logic where required.
Partner with Product Engineering to incorporate customer requirements into product roadmap.
Architecture Governance & Quality Assurance
Review and approve integration designs from implementation engineers.
Establish performance, scalability, and security standards.
Lead stress-testing architecture and provide technical escalation support during Go-Live.
Required Qualifications
WMS & Supply Chain Expertise
Experience with at least two: Manhattan (WMoS/Active), Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS.
Strong understanding of wave management, inventory control, slotting, labor management, and MHE integration.
Integration & Enterprise Architecture
Experience with ESB, API gateways, and middleware platforms (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, TIBCO).
Strong API architecture and event-driven system design experience.
Advanced SQL with performance tuning expertise (T-SQL / PL-SQL).
Experience with WCS/WES integrations and real-time system coordination.
Cloud & Modern Architecture
Experience with cloud-native deployments (Google Cloud Platform or Azure preferred).
Containerization experience (Docker / Kubernetes).
Familiarity with SaaS-based orchestration platforms.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Executive presence with ability to influence CIOs and Supply Chain leadership.
Strong architectural judgment balancing standardization vs customization.
Ability to operate in complex, multi-vendor automation environments.
Comfortable working in hybrid and onsite customer environments.