Title: Solutions Architect

Location: Houston, TX (relocation assistance offered)

Duration: Full-Time

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the US with or without sponsorship.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with deep expertise in supply chain (WMS), infrastructure (cloud/network/switches), or marketing technologies. The ideal candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership to optimize system utilization, integrate enterprise platforms, and support application consolidation initiatives. This role requires a strong background in retail operations, architecture frameworks, and tradeoff analysis to bridge business needs with technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of enterprise applications (supply chain, infrastructure, or marketing), ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provide expert recommendations and design scalable, cost-effective solutions across retail systems.
• Conduct fit-gap and tradeoff analyses to guide technology decisions that balance cost, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with business units and IT teams to design solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support long-term strategy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in retail/eCommerce architecture, advising on ways to improve customer experience, supply chain execution, and infrastructure reliability.
• Model solutions from conceptual through physical perspectives, creating architecture artifacts such as data flow diagrams, system architecture diagrams, and integration blueprints.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure architecture aligns with business and technical requirements.
• Apply best practices and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
• Support application consolidation and process enhancements across multiple technology domains.
• Stay current on emerging trends in cloud, infrastructure, supply chain, and marketing technologies to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT management, solution architecture, or enterprise system design.
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following domains:
• Supply Chain/WMS (Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS)
• Infrastructure/Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, network switches/security)
• Marketing/Customer Data & Engagement (CRM, automation platforms, analytics tools)
• Extensive experience in retail/eCommerce or large enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in system integration, application consolidation, and enterprise data flows.
• Solid understanding of data integration patterns, microservices, SOA, and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of IT architectural frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on innovation.
• Excellent communication skills, able to collaborate with both technical teams and business leaders.
• Familiarity with compliance and data privacy regulations is a plus.

EEO Statement

Summa provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Summa complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.