Kinaxis Tech Lead

Position: Kinaxis Tech Lead (L3)

Location: Canada (Remote)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Kinaxis Tech Lead (L3) to lead the technical design, architecture, integration, and development activities of Kinaxis RapidResponse implementations. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Kinaxis, proven integration experience with ERP and enterprise systems, and the leadership ability to guide delivery teams through complex supply chain solution builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for Kinaxis RapidResponse across implementations and enhancements.
• Define and lead the technical architecture, including integration strategy, performance optimization, and scalability.
• Design and oversee custom extensions, data models, and automation within the Kinaxis environment.
• Lead integration between Kinaxis and ERP/enterprise systems (SAP ECC/S/4HANA, Oracle, legacy platforms) using middleware tools (e.g., Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica).
• Oversee ETL processes, including data mapping, transformation logic, and validation to ensure robust integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data issues in collaboration with client IT teams.
• Lead or review the configuration of Workbooks, Worksheets, Tasks, Alerts, Metrics, Dashboards, and custom logic within RapidResponse.
• Develop or oversee scripting and automation for advanced supply chain scenarios.
• Ensure solutions 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 project delivery.
• Review and validate all technical deliverables, including architecture documents, configuration specs, and integration code.

Required Skills & Competencies

• 5–8 years of experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Expertise in:
• Data modeling, data loads, and custom table design in Kinaxis
• Scripting and automation in RapidResponse
• Integration and middleware (Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica, REST APIs)
• Strong experience integrating Kinaxis with SAP ECC/S/4HANA, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
• Proven troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills.
• Experience with source control, version management, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in distributed team environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Kinaxis Technical Certifications (e.g., RapidResponse Author, Administrator)
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and API gateway management
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Agile development, and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
• Experience in technical pre-sales or solution architecture roles

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field