About Pay CargoPay Cargo is the trusted, global platform for logistics, helping businesses navigate the complexities of payments and invoice processing. Backed by deep industry knowledge and unrivaled AI technology, the solutions streamline financial workflows, improving transparency, and enhancing productivity.With real-time payment capabilities and a network of 5,000+ vendors-including MSC, Maersk, ZIM, and leading air, rail, and terminal partners-Pay Cargo improves cash flow and ensures faster, more reliable cargo movement.Headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, we're the leading digital platform for air and cargo payments in North America and expanding rapidly worldwide. In 2022, Pay Cargo raised $130 million in Series C funding from Blackstone Growth to support our vision of becoming the global standard for B2 B freight payments.About the role:
As the Solution Architect, Automation you will be responsible for designing, validating, and overseeing the delivery of automation solutions that meet client needs while aligning with our product capabilities and best practices. This role bridges the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, while also managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations to ensure projects are delivered successfully, on time, and within scope.You will partner closely with customers and internal teams from discovery through go-live, shaping the technical blueprint, leading solution design, and ensuring flawless execution. While you direct the overall architecture, you’ll also roll up your sleeves to configure integrations, write scripts, and troubleshoot complex issues when needed.This is a senior customer-facing role where you’ll serve as both the trusted technical advisor and the driving force behind successful solution delivery.As the Solution Architect, Automation, you will:
Engage with clients to understand business objectives, technical environments, and automation goals.Design end-to-end automation architectures.Develop technical diagrams, solution blueprints, and architecture documentation.Serve as the technical project leader, managing solution delivery from design through deployment.Create and maintain project plans, tracking milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.Coordinate cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, and QA to ensure alignment on priorities.Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and scope changes to maintain project momentum.Provide regular status updates and progress reports to stakeholders and executive sponsors.Ensure post-implementation reviews are conducted and lessons learned are documented for continuous improvement.Implement best practices for scalability, fault tolerance, and maintainability.Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to ensure solutions deliver tangible business value.Present solution concepts, technical roadmaps, and architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.You Are Likely to Succeed If:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.5+ years in Solution Architecture, Solutions Engineering, or Technical Consulting roles, ideally in B2 B Saa S or logistics technology.Proven track record designing and delivering complex system integrations.Strong understanding of APIs, EDI standards, data integration, and automation workflows.Project management experience or certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) and familiarity with Jira, Asana, Monday.Com, or MS Project.Exceptional communication skills to bridge technical and business conversations.Ability to manage multiple complex projects in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with Python, Java Script, and familiarity with SQL.Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, API keys).Experience with i Paa S platforms (Mule Soft, Boomi, Workato, Celigo).Working knowledge of ERP, WMS, or TMS platforms (Cargo Wise, Descartes, SAP, Net Suite, Dynamics, Blue Yonder, Manhattan Associates).What We Offer:
Our compensation package includes a highly competitive salary and bonus plan. We care about your well-being and personal life. We offer a vacation policy, sick policy, personal time off policy, and more.Your success at Pay Cargo is determined by the impact that you are making, and how well you collaborate with the various teams that you interact with. Everyone at Pay Cargo is empowered to take ownership to learn, self-improve, and master their skills in an environment focused on efficiency, collaboration, and purpose.We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.