Job Description

DIR – Solutions Architect

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

A Solutions Architect who blends hands-on software engineering, product development, and customer-facing implementation. As an FDE you will partner with product management, design, and customers to build, deploy, and iterate features that solve real operational problems. You will translate customer needs into production-grade solutions, lead technical deployments, and feed product strategy with field insights.

The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and client stakeholders, to translate complex business needs into robust technical solutions.

Job Responsibilities

· Lead the design, development, and deployment of custom solutions, workflows, and product extensions tailored to specific client/internal environments (e.g., AI/GenAI models or enterprise software)

· Act as a technical owner for deployed solutions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance in production environments

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture, technical roadmaps, and feature enhancements

· Deploy and customize applications in client/internal environments, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems

· Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in real-time, ensuring minimal disruption to operations

· Drive continuous improvement through performance tuning, automation, and optimization initiatives

· Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and deployment

· Partner with QA teams to validate solutions and ensure high-quality releases

· Provide technical leadership in client discussions, demos, and solution workshops

Requirements:

· 15+ years of professional experience in software engineering, product development, and deployment and similar hands-on technical roles.

· Strong experience with full-stack development (backend + frontend) or backend systems and integrations; comfort shipping production services.

· Experience with Generative AI concepts (LLMs, multi-modal models) and AI/ML infrastructure. Practical experience with implementation multiple frameworks.

· Strong production-level programming skills in Python or Go, or Java, alongside API/REST integration. Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and asynchronous programming.

· Solid understanding of APIs, REST, GraphQL, authentication methods (OAuth, JWT), and web protocols.

· Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and common cloud services (containers, serverless, managed databases).

· Comfortable with databases and data modeling (SQL and NoSQL), data pipelines, and ETL patterns.

· Strong customer-facing and communication skills; ability to translate technical details to non-technical stakeholders.

· Demonstrated problem solving in ambiguous environments and ability to deliver under time constraints.

· Define and document engagement playbooks, reference architectures, delivery templates, and best-practice guides to increase repeatability and quality across all accounts.

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

· Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.

· Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.

· Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.

· Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.

· Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.

· Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.

· Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Bangalore

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your consent.