Principal IT Solution Architect, NPI, Technical Integration

Palo Alto Networks

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$167,000–$270,500 / yr
Posted
98 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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TL;DR · Principal IT Solution Architect, NPI, Technical Integration

The Principal IT Solution Architect - NPI, Technical Integration joins the Licensing Engineering & Technical Integration Strategy team within IT Business Applications. This role focuses on the technical integration architecture across the entire Opportunity-to-Cash flow. You will own the solution strategy, L2 architectural design, and intelligent automation for New Product Introduction processes. Key responsibilities include designing scalable integrations, producing formal architecture artifacts, and mapping multi-tiered data flows. You will utilize Salesforce CPQ, SAP, and custom provisioning engines while incorporating Large Language Models, agentic frameworks, and predictive analytics. Technical requirements include proficiency in RESTful and GraphQL APIs, JSON/XML, and database design. You must be able to read, write, and debug code in Python, Java, Node.js, or Apex to build prototypes and lead technical design reviews.

What you'll do

  • Own the end-to-end L2 technical system architecture for complex New Product Introductions across the Opportunity-to-Cash flow.
  • Produce formal architecture diagrams for business, data, application, and physical layers that engineering teams use for building.
  • Design scalable integrations and API contracts across Salesforce CPQ, SAP, and custom provisioning engines.
  • Architect workflows using Large Language Models and agentic frameworks to automate complex validations and data transformations.
  • Establish architecture-as-code practices to ensure designs remain current and machine-readable for the AI SDLC framework.
  • Map multi-tiered data flows and design validation patterns to ensure financial integrity across system boundaries.
  • Lead technical design reviews and provide architectural mentorship to the NPI execution engineering teams.
  • Develop proof-of-concepts for novel technical integrations and AI-driven automation workflows.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in enterprise solution architecture, integration architecture, or technical product development.
  • Deep technical understanding of Quote-to-Cash and Opportunity-to-Cash lifecycles with hands-on experience designing integrations across these domains.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Salesforce CRM/CPQ, including data models, API patterns, triggers, and complex configuration scenarios.
  • Demonstrated experience producing formal L2 architecture documentation that engineering teams can build from.
  • Deep expertise in API architectures (RESTful, GraphQL, event-driven), JSON/XML, and modern integration patterns.
  • Ability to read, write, and debug code in Python, Java, Node.js, or Apex to lead technical design sessions and build prototypes.
  • Experience with AI/ML technologies, SAP integration patterns, or FedRAMP compliance (preferred).

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