Kinaxis Tech Lead

Experienced and hands-on Kinaxis Tech Lead to lead the technical design, architecture, integration, and development activities of Kinaxis Rapid Response implementations. This role requires deep technical knowledge of the Kinaxis platform, strong integration experience with ERP and upstream/downstream systems, and leadership capabilities to guide delivery teams through complex solution builds.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for Kinaxis Rapid Response across implementations and enhancements.
Define and lead the technical architecture, including integration strategy, performance optimization, and solution scalability.
Design and oversee custom extensions, data models, and automation within the Kinaxis environment.
Lead integration between Kinaxis and enterprise systems such as SAP ECC/S/4HANA, Oracle, and legacy platforms using middleware tools (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica).
Oversee ETL processes, data mapping, transformation logic, and data validation to ensure high-quality, performant integrations.
Troubleshoot data issues and drive root cause analysis in collaboration with client IT teams.
Lead or review the configuration of Workbooks, Worksheets, Tasks, Alerts, Metrics, Dashboards, and custom logic within Rapid Response.
Develop or oversee scripting, automation, and advanced logic for complex supply chain scenarios.
Ensure system configurations align with business requirements and technical best practices.
Participate in project planning, estimations, and technical solutioning during pre-sales and delivery phases.
Collaborate with functional leads, project managers, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
Review and validate technical deliverables including architecture documents, configuration specs, and integration code.
Required Skills & Competencies:
5 8 years of experience in Kinaxis Rapid Response, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role
Deep expertise in:
o Data modeling, data loads, and custom table design within Kinaxis
o Scripting and automation capabilities of Rapid Response
o Integration and middleware (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica, REST APIs)
Proven experience integrating Kinaxis with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or other ERP systems
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills
Experience with source control, version management, and DevOps practices
Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in distributed team environments
Preferred Qualifications:
Kinaxis Technical Certifications (e.g., Rapid Response Author, Administrator)
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and API gateway management
Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Agile development, and infrastructure-as-code concepts
Previous experience in technical pre-sales or solution architecture roles is a plus
Education:
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field