• Software Architect

    Sysco (Houston, TX)


    We are seeking a skilled **Software Architect** specializing in **backend technologies** to design, implement, and optimize scalable systems that enhance our eCommerce solution. This role involves leading technical strategy, developing robust architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver capabilities.

    Essential Functions:

    + **Architect and Design:** Partner with product managers to understand business needs, develop high-level designs, and guide engineering teams to implement solutions effectively.

    + **Strategic Leadership:** Define the technical vision and roadmap aligned with business goals.

    + **System Integration:** Integrate enterprise systems, real-time data processing pipelines, and third-party tools into the eCommerce platform.

    + **Performance Optimization:** Simplify architecture and overall system response times through continuous tuning and experimentation.

    + **Governance:** Establish coding standards, architecture best practices, and technical documentation.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related, or equivalent work experience.

    • 10 years experience in custom software development in Java/Javascript or iOS/Android.

    • Experience in an agile environment.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Extensive experience with Java **/** NodeJs, Spring Framework and ORM frameworks.

    + Proficiency in Spring framework, Cloud Technologies, API orchestration frameworks such as GraphQL

    + Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and caching solutions.

    + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

    + Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

    + Ability to mentor and supervise junior onsite/offshore architects onsite

    + Strong communication, mentoring and collaboration skills.

    + Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

    + Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

    + Knowledge of performance tuning, and DevSecOps practices.

    + Background in real-time data processing (e.g., Kafka) and data modeling.

    + Experience in implementing security protocols, advanced authorization strategies would be an added advantage.

    + Excellent leadership and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly propose and articulate architecture and technology decisions.

    AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.