Solution Architect
First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026.
Role Overview :
We are looking for an experienced FlexPLM Solution Architect with 18 - 20 years of overall IT experience, including 10+ years of hands-on experience in PTC FlexPLM/Windchill. The candidate will be responsible for defining end-to-end PLM architecture, leading enterprise integrations, and driving large-scale PLM transformation initiatives for global retail and apparel clients.
Key Responsibilities :
- Define end-to-end solution architecture for FlexPLM implementations, upgrades, and transformations.
- Design scalable solutions covering Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sourcing, and Supplier Collaboration.
- Provide technical leadership across FlexPLM customization, data models, workflows, rules, and Windchill architecture.
- Define architecture standards, design patterns, coding guidelines, and technical governance.
- Architect integrations between FlexPLM and ERP, e-commerce, retail, and middleware platforms such as SAP, Oracle, MuleSoft, and Boomi.
- Drive REST/SOAP API and event-driven integration architecture.
- Lead data migration, data governance, performance optimization, and technical risk mitigation.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions, architecture roadmaps, and implementation strategies.
- Support RFPs, solution proposals, estimations, client presentations, and technical discussions.
- Provide architectural oversight across multiple projects and workstreams.
- Review technical designs, code, architecture documents, and ensure quality standards.
- Drive DevOps, CI/CD, release management, and Agile/SAFe practices.
- Identify opportunities for cloud-based PLM, digital transformation, and AI/GenAI adoption.
- Mentor technical teams and provide architectural direction throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Tech Stack :
- PTC FlexPLM - Architecture & Customization
- PTC Windchill Architecture
- Java / J2EE
- REST / SOAP APIs
- Oracle / SQL
- SAP / Oracle ERP Integration
- MuleSoft / Boomi
- Microservices architecture
- Azure / AWS
Domain Experience :
- Strong experience in Retail, Apparel, Footwear, Fashion, or Consumer Goods is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of Product Development Lifecycle, Merchandising, Sourcing, Supplier Collaboration, and Supply Chain Processes.
Skills
PLM, PLM System, PLM Integration, Flex, Flex PLM, Solution Architect, Windchill, Workflows, MuleSoft, eCommerce, Java