Full-Time

Principal Solutions Architect

Deadline 5/4/27
Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics

10,001+ employees

Global freight forwarding and contract logistics

No salary listed

Arlington, TN, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid: in-office at Cordova, TN at least 8 days per month; remote/telecommuting available for remaining days.

Category
Sales & Solution Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field
  • Ten years of experience in software engineering or related experience
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and delivery of scalable, efficient, and forward-thinking technology solutions for global logistics operations.
  • Oversee solution architecture development, project delivery support, technical governance, and alignment with corporate application architecture strategy.
  • Translate complex business needs into effective, scalable technical architecture designs aligned with logistics operations and enterprise standards.
  • Create and maintain architectural roadmaps and engineering standards to ensure consistency, reliability, and quality across all technical initiatives.
  • Provide technical guidance to development teams, participate in code reviews, and support solution implementation to meet performance and quality benchmarks.
  • Lead architectural reviews and governance processes to ensure adherence to best practices, emerging technologies, and industry standards.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to align business needs with strategic technical goals, ensuring solutions support both operational demands and long-term growth.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and continuous learning to support the organization’s evolution in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
  • Note: Company “Hybrid” work attendance policy: In-office work attendance required at the mentioned office address for at least 8 times a month’s: telecommuting/working from home is permissible for the remainder of the same month.
  • Domestic travel (2-3 times a year, less than 10% of job duties)

Yusen Logistics provides global supply chain and logistics services, including ocean and air freight forwarding, contract logistics, warehousing and distribution, and transportation management. It designs and manages end-to-end supply chains for industries such as automotive, aerospace, retail, healthcare, and consumer electronics, using a network of offices and distribution centers across 46 countries to move and store goods while handling customs clearance and value-added services. The company differentiates itself with a large, integrated global network as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NYK Group, enabling tailored, end-to-end 3PL/4PL solutions and end-to-end visibility with tools like predictive analytics and route optimization. Its goal is to help manufacturers and retailers optimize the flow of goods from raw materials to the final consumer through customized, scalable supply chain solutions.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

1955

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What believers are saying

  • €1.25bn Movianto acquisition expands European healthcare logistics in 2025.
  • Nairobi JV captures East Africa trade via Northern and Central Corridors in 2026.
  • FourKites visibility and NYK GHG platform boost sustainability services in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • EU blocks Movianto deal, forcing divestitures and delaying integration by 2027.
  • Kuehne+Nagel erodes healthcare share with superior cold chain in 12 months.
  • DHL undercuts ocean rates by 20%, diverting Nissan to Asia-Europe lanes now.

What makes Yusen Logistics unique

  • Yusen Logistics integrates NYK Group's vast ocean network with air freight and warehousing.
  • Customized solutions target automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and retail supply chains.
  • 748 offices across 46 countries enable end-to-end global visibility and optimization.

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Company News

Freight Business Journal
Feb 13th, 2026
Yusen launches East Africa joint venture

Yusen launches east Africa joint venture. Yusen Logistics Global Management and Africa Global Logistics have opened a Yusen Africa (East Africa) joint venture in Nairobi, Kenya. Yusen Africa will operate from Kenya and across the Eastern Africa, delivering international freight forwarding and logistics solutions tailored to the region. Services will include freight forwarding, multimodal transport, contract logistics, customs brokerage, cold chain, e-commerce, and project logistics. Kenya will serve as a strategic gateway for regional operations, supporting key trade corridors including the Northern Corridor, the Central Corridor, and the Ethiopia - Djibouti Corridor.

Motor Transport
Aug 12th, 2025
Yusen Logistics to deliver Nissan parts to Sunderland using electric trucks

Yusen Logistics, in partnership with Nissan and Volvo Trucks UK, is set to electrify its key inbound supply routes to Sunderland in a major trial under the UK's Electric Freightway initiative.

Motor Transport
Jul 31st, 2025
Yusen acquires Walden Group for €1.25bn

Yusen Logistics is acquiring Walden Group's healthcare logistics business by purchasing Movianto International's entire share capital for approximately €1.25 billion (£1.08 billion). Once completed, Movianto will become a subsidiary, pending regulatory approval. This acquisition will significantly expand Yusen's healthcare logistics operations in Europe, enhancing its capabilities in medical and pharmaceutical logistics.

Rudlin Consulting Limited
Jul 18th, 2025
Two swallows make a summer?

Then today it was announced that Yusen Logistics is spending $1.45bn on acquiring Dutch healthcare logistics company Movianto - subject to EU approval.

Logistics Business
Jul 17th, 2025
Yusen Logistics to Acquire Walden Health

Yusen Logistics to acquire Walden Health.