Manhattan designs, builds and delivers market-leading supply chain technology solutions for leading companies around the world. We help drive the commerce revolution with unmatched insight and unrivaled technology, connecting front-end revenue and relationships with back-end execution and efficiency—optimized on a common technology platform. This platform-based approach is enabling leading companies across the globe to Push Possible® by getting closer to customers and achieving real-world results. JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for a hands-on Director of Software Architecture to lead the architectural vision, strategy, and execution for Manhattan’s next-generation SCP platform, built on Java, Spring, and Microservices. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership to drive scalable, performant, and cloud-native architecture. You will partner closely with engineering teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to define the long-term technology roadmap, ensure architectural excellence, and enable rapid product innovation. Key Responsibilities: • Define and evolve the technical architecture for Manhattan’s Supply Chain Planning platform using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices in a cloud-native environment. • Lead architecture governance, ensuring adherence to design standards, scalability, performance, and security across modules. • Collaborate with senior product management to align the architectural direction with product strategy and business goals. • Mentor and guide software architects, technical leads, and engineers across geographies on best practices in distributed systems design and modern software engineering. • Champion DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud-first development using Goolge Cloud Platform or similar platforms. • Influence technology direction by evaluating emerging tools, frameworks, and design patterns relevant to large-scale enterprise systems. • Lead cross-functional design reviews, PoCs, and architecture deep dives for critical technical decisions. • Act as a key technical advisor in customer discussions and escalations, supporting solution architecture and performance tuning. • Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and technical ownership. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • 13+ years of progressive software development experience, including 7+ years in enterprise architecture roles. • Deep expertise in Java, Spring (Boot, Cloud), J2EE, REST APIs, and Microservices Architecture. • Proven experience designing distributed, scalable, multi-tenant SaaS applications. • Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and Google cloud services. • Solid understanding of event-driven architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), and system integration patterns. • Ability to influence and collaborate with global engineering teams and C-level stakeholders. • Proven leadership in driving end-to-end architecture for high-volume, mission-critical platforms. • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. Preferred Skills: • Prior experience in Supply Chain Planning or Enterprise Software for Software/Retail/Logistics. • Working knowledge of AI/ML-driven forecasting, optimization engines, or rules-based planning systems. • Familiarity with observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus), API gateways, and performance monitoring strategies. • Agile, Lean, and SAFe delivery model experience. Why Join Manhattan? • Be at the forefront of shaping next-gen supply chain products. • Work with passionate engineers and thought leaders in a collaborative, global environment. • Influence architecture that powers some of the world’s most recognized brands. • Drive technical strategy in a company recognized as a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader. Manhattan Associates is at the forefront of the most innovative supply chain technologies in the industry. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that encourages open minds, fosters superior communication and creates opportunity for growth. We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Participation in the E-Verify Program allows Manhattan Associates to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.