Technical ArchitectLocation: St. Paul, MN - Hybrid (NO Remote)Top Skills:Solution Architecture & DesignImplementation & Technical DeliveryPricing & Revenue Optimization (PROS)Stakeholder Engagement & LeadershipQuality, Governance & TestingJob Description/Responsibilities:We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect with deep expertise in Conga CPQ/CLM and PROS Smart CPQ platforms. This individual will lead end-to-end solutioning, architecture design, and implementation for complex configure-price-quote and revenue optimization engagements. You will work closely with business stakeholders, sales operations, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance CPQ solutions that drive revenue growth.Solution Architecture & DesignDesign and own end-to-end CPQ architecture using Conga CPQ (Apttus) and/or PROS Smart CPQ, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements. Lead discovery workshops with business stakeholders to capture quoting, pricing, and contract lifecycle requirements. Define solution blueprints, data models, integration patterns, and configuration standards.
Evaluate trade-offs between configuration, customization, and third-party integrations to recommend optimal approaches. Govern technical design decisions across project teams, ensuring adherence to platform best practices.Implementation & Technical DeliveryConfigure and customize Conga CPQ / PROS modules including product catalog, pricing waterfalls, guided selling, approval workflows, and document generation. Develop Apex classes, triggers, Visualforce pages, and Lightning Web Components to extend Salesforce-based CPQ functionality. Build and maintain REST/SOAP API integrations between CPQ platforms and ERP, CRM, and e-commerce systems (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce). Lead data migration efforts including product, pricing, and contract data from legacy systems. Perform code reviews and enforce development standards across the delivery team.Pricing & Revenue Optimization (PROS)Architect PROS pricing intelligence solutions including AI-driven price optimization, deal scoring, and dynamic pricing models.
Configure PROS pricing tables, price lists, segments, and guidance recommendations aligned to commercial strategy. Collaborate with pricing strategy teams to translate business rules into PROS pricing algorithms and workflows. Enable PROS analytics dashboards to support sales performance monitoring and margin management.Stakeholder Engagement & LeadershipServe as the primary technical point of contact for CPQ/CLM engagements with clients and internal teams. Mentor junior developers and functional consultants on CPQ configuration, best practices, and coding standards. Collaborate with Project Managers to create and refine technical estimates, project plans, and risk logs. Present architecture proposals, technical designs, and project status updates to C-level and VP stakeholders.
Support pre-sales activities including RFP responses, solution demonstrations, and effort estimation.Quality, Governance & TestingDefine and enforce QA standards, including unit testing frameworks and regression test plans for CPQ solutions. Lead UAT planning and execution in coordination with business stakeholders. Manage technical debt and platform upgrades in line with Conga and PROS release schedules. Ensure solutions comply with data security, privacy (GDPR/CCPA), and audit requirements.Experience:8+ years of enterprise software implementation experience5+ years hands-on with Conga CPQ (Apttus) or PROS Smart CPQ3+ years in a Solution/Technical Architect capacityProven delivery of large-scale CPQ projects ($1M+ engagements)Technical Skills:Salesforce platform (Apex, LWC, Flows, SOQL)REST/SOAP API integration patternsConga Composer, Conga Sign, or Conga ContractsPROS Pricing & Configure modulesERP integration: SAP S/4HANA or OracleCertifications (Preferred):Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I/IISalesforce Certified Application ArchitectConga Certified CPQ SpecialistPROS Certified Implementation SpecialistSoft Skills:Excellent communication with executive audiencesStrong analytical and problem-solving mindsetAbility to manage competing priorities in agile deliveryCollaborative leadership and team mentoringNice to Have:Experience with Zuora or Ironclad CLMKnowledge of CPQ-to-ERP order management flowsFamiliarity with Agile / SAFe delivery frameworksExposure to AI/ML pricing modelsMulti-cloud CRM architecture experienceRevenue recognition knowledge (ASC Years of Experience