Principal Solutions Architect

Principal Solutions Architect

Job Locations: US-TN-Cordova | US-NJ-Secaucus | US-FL-Jacksonville | US-TX-Grapevine | US-IL-Elk Grove Village

Job ID: 2026-6292 | # of Openings: 1 | Category: Information Technology | Type: Regular Full-Time

Salary Range: $109,853 - $184,613

Overview

As a Solutions Architect at Yusen Logistics, you will drive critical projects and services for the company’s global customers, designing and implementing effective solutions for logistics operations. You will leverage architectural expertise to guide the project delivery team, create and maintain a roadmap of technical products, and ensure alignment with company strategy. Continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies are essential to support growth and meet dynamic multinational business needs.

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of the organization’s business needs and translate them into technology solutions.
• Develop logical architecture designs outlining scalable, reliable, and efficient components.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams, assist in code reviews, and enforce best practices.
• Create and maintain architecture and engineering standards and guidelines.
• Ensure that technical standards and principles are applied correctly across technical initiatives.
• Provide governance, conduct architectural reviews, and make key design decisions for products.
• Advocate and promote architectural best practices and standardize product capabilities.
• Build and maintain integrations between organization software and partner systems, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability.
• Balance business and technology acumen, articulating high‑level technical solutions that tie to program success criteria.
• Drive projects from ideation to deployment, demonstrating strong customer focus.
• Collaborate closely with external vendors and partners to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Apply a breadth of engineering disciplines independently: planning, design, analysis, coding, testing, rollout, and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Professional experience as a Solutions Architect or related role.
• Hands‑on experience designing and deploying cloud‑based solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP; knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures and migrations.
• Proficiency in application and system integration, API design, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with agile, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills; ability to balance business and technical constraints.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain industry is advantageous.
• Experience translating business requirements into functional/technical requirements.
• Agile software development lifecycle experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Core Competencies

• Inspires trust, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values.
• Demonstrates compliance with YLA Core Competencies: Problem Solving & Decision Making, Accountability & Responsibility, Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork, and Customer Focus.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Standard 10 days PTO.
• Eligible for bonus plan.
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Eligible for OT pay if applicable.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and more.

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Background Check Disclosure (California Fair Chance Act)

Los Angeles County Only – Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. After a conditional offer and background check, if a conviction related to the job is found, you will be given the chance to explain or challenge it. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the relevant website.

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