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
52 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $219k
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Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company offering network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection solutions.

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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 is responsible for the technical integration architecture across the entire Opportunity-to-Cash flow, specifically focusing on New Product Introductions. The architect will design L2 system architectures, produce formal documentation for engineering teams, and develop intelligent automation using Large Language Models and agentic frameworks to optimize Quote-to-Cash pipelines. Key responsibilities include designing scalable integrations between Salesforce CPQ, SAP, and custom provisioning engines while ensuring data integrity across multi-tiered flows. The role requires expertise in RESTful and GraphQL APIs, JSON/XML, and database modeling. Candidates must be proficient in Python, Java, Node.js, or Apex to build prototypes and lead technical reviews for complex monetization models within the enterprise software ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Design and own the L2 technical architecture for New Product Introductions across the full Opportunity-to-Cash lifecycle.
  • Produce formal, machine-readable architecture diagrams and artifacts to guide engineering teams during implementation.
  • Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic frameworks into Quote-to-Cash workflows to automate complex data transformations.
  • Develop scalable integration patterns between Salesforce CPQ, SAP, and custom provisioning engines.
  • Define API contracts and interface specifications for seamless data exchange across the enterprise software stack.
  • Map multi-tiered data flows and design reconciliation patterns to ensure financial integrity across system boundaries.
  • Lead technical design reviews and provide architectural mentorship to engineers on the NPI execution team.
  • Build proof-of-concepts for novel technical integrations and automated workflow solutions.

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 understanding of Quote-to-Cash and Opportunity-to-Cash lifecycles with experience designing integrations across these domains.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Salesforce CRM/CPQ including data models, API patterns, and complex configuration scenarios.
  • Demonstrated experience producing formal L2 architecture documentation for engineering teams to build from.
  • Deep expertise in API architectures (RESTful, GraphQL, event-driven), JSON/XML, and modern integration patterns.
  • Strong background in database design, data modeling, and multi-system data flow mapping.
  • Ability to read, write, and debug code in Python, Java, Node.js, or Apex to lead technical sessions and build prototypes.

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