Axalta · 6 hours ago
Global Platform Technical Manager - Color Retrieval Systems
Greater Philadelphia
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAxalta is hiring a Global Platform Technical Manager for a hybrid, permanent opportunity in Philadelphia. This role is responsible for leading the transformation of a custom-built application into a modern, scalable solution, overseeing database migration, application modernization, and ensuring optimal design decisions.
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Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end transformation of a legacy, custom-built application, ensuring seamless migration of Firebird databases to SQL
Oversee the modernization of the .NET application layer to a supported and optimized framework
Redesign the UI to be flexible, composable, and responsive to support future UI/UX trends
Ensure clear separation of responsibilities between the application, BI/reporting, and integration teams
Architect the interaction between database, application, and UI layers to create a scalable and maintainable system
Evaluate existing .NET code, optimize design, and implement modern development practices
Provide technical leadership for internal developers and external vendors, ensuring high-quality code, architecture, and implementation
Establish development best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines
Normalize regional datasets into a harmonized global data model to ensure consistency across all markets
Architect data flows between the application and enterprise systems to enable real-time synchronization
Work closely with BI and data teams to offload reporting and analytics functions from the core application
Design and implement integrations with core enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, and other business platforms)
Leverage out-of-the-box (OOB) features of enterprise applications where possible, reducing custom development effort
Define API strategies and integration points for seamless data exchange
Define a flexible deployment strategy supporting both cloud and local hosting needs
Ensure the new architecture adheres to security best practices and regulatory compliance
Design the system for scalability, supporting business growth and evolving technology needs
Integrate AI/ML for predictive analytics, automated decision-making, and next-best-action recommendations
Support AR-driven workflows for color matching and virtual training
Connect IoT-enabled smart equipment to provide real-time operational data
Establish documentation standards to capture application logic, data models, and integration points
Ensure tribal knowledge is transitioned into structured, accessible documentation for long-term support
Provide training and knowledge transfer sessions to scale expertise across teams
Design the system to support a global audience while accommodating regional data variations
Ensure adaptability to different regulatory requirements, languages, and business processes
Qualification
Required
10+ years of leading enterprise application modernizations (.NET or Java to cloud)
Ability to design and optimize multi-layered enterprise applications
Experience migrating databases (Firebird to SQL) and normalizing regional datasets for global use
Expertise in .NET development and upgrading legacy systems to current frameworks
Experience with modern UI frameworks and responsive design best practices
Knowledge of integrating applications with ERP, CRM, and third-party systems
Familiarity with cloud architecture, deployment models, and security best practices
Experience managing internal and external development teams
Ability to balance custom development with leveraging enterprise system capabilities
Strong communication and negotiation skills to align vendors and internal teams
Ability to separate reporting functions from the core application
Understanding of predictive analytics and automation opportunities
Familiarity with integrating connected devices and augmented reality applications
Ability to navigate complex technical and business challenges
Ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Willingness to explore new technologies and methodologies for system improvement
Company
Axalta
Axalta provides performance coatings for a wide range of industrial applications; light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings for original equipment manufacturers; and refinish surface preparation and coating systems for body shops globally.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-11-18Acquired
2023-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-11-12IPO
Leadership Team
Chris Villavarayan
Chief Executive Officer and President
Carl Anderson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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