Software Architect

Circana

10d•Remote

About The Position

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com. What will you be doing? As a Solutions / Software Architect, you will partner closely with Product Managers and users across commercial and corporate functions to transform pain points and proposed solutions into actionable, well-scoped technical requirements for the development team. Your primary focus will be on designing and architecting automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and deliver measurable business value. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical feasibility, alignment with business goals, and successful delivery of innovative solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in solutions architecture, software architecture, or a related technical leadership role.
Proven experience translating business requirements into technical solutions, especially in environments leveraging automation and AI.
Proven experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Dataverse.
Strong understanding of modern software development practices, architectural patterns, and cloud technologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with requirements management, scoping, and Agile methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Managers to understand business challenges, proposed solutions, and desired outcomes.
Translate business requirements and user pain points into clear, actionable technical specifications and architectural designs for development teams.
Scope and document solution requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and technical best practices.
Design end-to-end solutions leveraging automation and AI to optimize business processes and drive operational efficiency.
Facilitate technical discovery sessions and workshops with stakeholders to clarify requirements, constraints, and success criteria.
Develop architectural diagrams, technical blueprints, and integration plans to guide implementation.
Guide and support development teams throughout the solution lifecycle, ensuring quality, security, and scalability standards are met.
Validate delivered solutions against business requirements, coordinating with Product Managers and stakeholders for acceptance testing and feedback.
Maintain comprehensive documentation and contribute to a library of best practices for requirements scoping and solution delivery.