[Hiring] Senior Technical Architect @QAD, Inc.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and seasoned technology professional to join us as a Senior Technical Solution Architect within our Presales / Sales Engineering organization. In this highly customer-facing role, you will lead and sustain advanced technical exchanges with key prospects and global enterprise customers, translating complex requirements into robust, secure, and scalable integration solutions.

• Specialize in Application-to-Application (A2A), Business-to-Business (B2B) or EDI, and Business-to-Government (B2G) integrations.
• Drive technical win strategies and bridge enterprise platforms with next-generation cognitive systems.
• Serve as the technical authority during presales discoveries, architectural workshops, and solution demonstrations.
• Partner closely with sales leadership and business consultants.
• Provide customer-driven feedback to Product R&D.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Discovery & Customer Exchanges: Conduct deep-dive technical discovery sessions, lead advanced architectural exchanges with prospective clients, and articulate complex enterprise integration strategies to key business and technical stakeholders.
• Integrate via Enterprise Tools: Architect enterprise-grade integrations, based on our QAD Integration Platform and through middleware, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), and ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) platforms.
• Master Protocols & API Layers: Design robust integration via API and protocol layers utilizing REST APIs, SOAP, JSON, XML, and other modern communication frameworks.
• Demonstrate Integration Platform and AI Solutions: Present and demonstrate advanced integration capabilities with 3rd party applications and AI Agents, cognitive workflows to client executives and technical panels.
• Presales Partnership: Partner directly with Account Executives and Business Consultants to respond to complex RFPs/RFIs, address technical objections, validate solution feasibility, and ensure seamless handoffs to Implementation Services.
• Create Architectural Blueprints: Develop, maintain, and own high-quality technical diagrams, data-flow schemas, and system topology designs for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments.
• Engage C-Level Stakeholders: Direct and lead deep technical discovery and architectural discussions with top-tier prospects, customers, and key enterprise executives.

Qualifications

• Advanced Integration Skills: 10+ years of professional experience in technical solutions architecture, system integration, or software engineering.
• Cloud & SaaS Expertise: Proven experience managing and architecting within Cloud and SaaS environments, with a strong understanding of security protocols, data privacy, and compliance.
• A2A, B2B & B2G Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of Application-to-Application (A2A) flows, Business-to-Business (B2B) standards, and Business-to-Government (B2G) integration frameworks.
• AI Integration Layer Mastery: Strong capability and current technical knowledge of AI Agent integration layers, large language model (LLM) orchestration pipelines, and cognitive agent frameworks.
• API & Protocols: Full command of RESTful APIs, SOAP, web services, microservices design patterns, and routing topologies.
• Enterprise Tooling: Mastery of middleware platforms (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft, or equivalent), ETL, and ESB systems.
• ERP Landscapes: Strong familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial enterprise software landscapes is highly desirable.
• Exceptional Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and visual presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical jargon into business value for C-level executives.
• Customer Engagement & Presales Track Record: Proven experience supporting complex enterprise sales cycles, delivering compelling technical demonstrations, and leading architectural workshops for customer stakeholders.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent English (verbal and written), additional European languages, especially French and German, will be appreciated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Relevant industry certifications (PMP, Boomi/MuleSoft Architect, AI/LLM Engineering, or AWS/Azure Solution Architect) are highly valued.

Benefits

• Your health and well-being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set.