Technical Architect

Trident Consulting is seeking a \" Congo/PROs Technical Architect ” for one of our clients in \" St. Paul, MN \" Job Title: Congo/PROs Technical ArchitectLocation: St. Paul, MN - Hybrid (NO Remote)Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extensionType: Contract (W2)Rate:$70 to 80/hrTop Skill(s):1. Solution Architecture & Design — leading discovery, defining blueprints, and governing technical decisions2. Implementation & Technical Delivery — hands-on Conga/PROS configuration, Salesforce development, and API integrations3. Pricing & Revenue Optimization (PROS) — AI-driven pricing models, price tables, and deal guidance4. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership — client-facing ownership, team mentoring, and pre-sales support5. Quality, Governance & Testing — UAT, QA standards, platform upgrades, and complianceCertifications (Preferred)• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I/II• Salesforce Certified Application Architect• Conga Certified CPQ Specialist• PROS Certified Implementation SpecialistExperience• 8+ years of enterprise software implementation experience• 5+ years hands-on with Conga CPQ (Apttus) or PROS Smart CPQ• 3+ years in a Solution/Technical Architect capacity• Proven delivery of large-scale CPQ projects ($1M+ engagements)Job 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 & Design• Design 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 Delivery• Configure 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 & Leadership• Serve 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 & Testing• Define 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.Technical Skills• Salesforce platform (Apex, LWC, Flows, SOQL)• REST/SOAP API integration patterns• Conga Composer, Conga Sign, or Conga Contracts• PROS Pricing & Configure modules• ERP integration: SAP S/4HANA or OracleSoft Skills• Excellent communication with executive audiences• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset• Ability to manage competing priorities in agile delivery• Collaborative leadership and team mentoringNice to Have• Experience with Zuora or Ironclad CLM• Knowledge of CPQ-to-ERP order management flows• Familiarity with Agile / SAFe delivery frameworks• Exposure to AI/ML pricing models• Multi-cloud CRM architecture experience• Revenue recognition knowledge (ASC 606) About TridentTrident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Some of our recent awards include:Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.