Architect- Architecture Design

About Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI) Created in July 2021 as a result of combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, PULSE Integration and QC Software by private equity firm Ares Management, Kuecker Pulse Integration (KPI) is a systems integrator that seeks out leading technologies within the areas of material handling equipment and information systems and combines them with proven design and operational strategies to help improve our customers’ operations. Our talented group of industry experts combine the powers of scalable material handling systems, innovative software and custom automation engineering for complete, unique solutions that help companies, across a broad spectrum of industry segments, become leaders in their industries. We are equipment agnostic, and our solutions incorporate leading technologies such as mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. Position Summary KPI Solutions is seeking an on-shore Workflow Architect to own the technical direction of our workflow orchestration platform and to provide day-to-day technical leadership over our CapBPM development partner. This is a dual-mandate role: set and govern the architectural direction of the Conductor/Workflow domain while ensuring the CapBPM team delivers against that direction with quality and velocity. The Workflow Architect reports into KPI Product Development & Delivery and serves as the single accountable technical authority for workflow across the Opto WES platform.
Reporting & Structure Reports to: Director, Product Development & Delivery (KPI Solutions).
coordinates across on-shore and offshore engineering teams.
Platform architects, Product Owners, DevSecOps, and project delivery leads.
Key Responsibilities Workflow Direction & Architecture Own the architectural direction and roadmap for the workflow/orchestration domain within the Opto WES platform.
Define standards, reference patterns, and design guardrails for workflow modeling, deployment, and runtime behavior.
Drive resolution of architectural debt, including elimination of per-customer workflow-copy anti-patterns in favor of a configurable, multi-tenant-aware model.
Author and maintain blueprint definitions, decision memos, and ARB-ready architecture artifacts.
Review designs and implementations for adherence to standards, quality, and platform alignment before merge and release.
Manage technical flow-down and intake for the CapBPM team, reducing go-to-person dependencies through documented patterns and clear ownership.
Track delivery health (estimate accuracy, carry-over, completion, defect spillover) and elevate risks to KPI leadership.
Cross-Functional & Governance Represent the workflow domain in Architecture Review Board (ARB) sessions and platform roadmap planning.
Coordinate workflow dependencies with product, project delivery, and DevSecOps teams across active client implementations.
8+ years in software engineering with deep experience designing and operating workflow/BPM or orchestration systems (e.g., Demonstrated architecture ownership of a production platform, including standards definition and design governance.
Strong backend engineering foundation: Java / Spring Boot, REST integration, and microservice patterns.
Excellent written communication, including architecture documentation and executive-level reporting.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in WES / WMS, warehouse automation, or industrial orchestration domains.
Familiarity with multi-tenant configuration strategies and platform consolidation initiatives.
Exposure to BPM licensing negotiation and migration planning.
Experience operating within an Agile / SAFe PI planning cadence.
Year 1 Success Criteria Measurable progression of existing published, agreed workflow architecture direction with a defined blueprint and standards set.
A decision-ready recommendation on workflow engine strategy backed by CBA and TCO analysis within 60 days.
Established, repeatable intake, workstreams, and review processes that reduce single-point-of-knowledge risk.
What we Offer Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Milk Stork Program
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
Training & Development
This is more than a reporting role—it’s an opportunity to make a measurable impact on project success and business performance.
KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.

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