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Do it Best Corp. Solutions Architect in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Solutions Architect
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Salaried
Division: Information Technology
Reports to: Divisional Manager of Architecture
Love designing technical solutions and innovating? Is the big picture on your mind? Is it your passion to solve problems and discover answers? We are looking for a motivated and positive individual to join our team and do just that! About the Role: Our solutions architecture team works with product teams and other stakeholders on holistic solutions design and delivery. They are responsible for developing a direction for our technology portfolio, building and maturing solutions engineering practices, and enabling future-state business capabilities. Responsibilities:
Define solution paths in accordance with technology architecture strategies and aligned with the technology portfolio to achieve desired business outcomes
Create guiding principles, roadmaps, decision tools, and other solution design artifacts to direct and inform technical solution delivery
Partner with product teams and other stakeholders on consultations, research, solution design, and solution delivery
Assist defining and maturing engineering practices
Research innovative or emerging technologies and provide recommendations
Ensure solution economics and total cost of ownership are analyzed when determining future-state of technology ecosystem
Education, Experience, and Skills:
Four year technical degree (Computer Science / related discipline) or equivalent training and at least 5 years relevant professional experience
Minimum of 2 years professional experience in a lead role providing solution architecture
Experience applying systems thinking principles
Knowledge of application design principles and experience with modern architectures
Experience with cloud technologies, including designing and building cloud applications
Experience researching and leading adoption of innovative or emerging technologies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Disciplined, focused, and self-motivated
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Attentive to detail and proven decision-making abilities
Additional Considerations:
Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes
Demonstrated experience integrating or converting legacy systems into modern architectures
Deep knowledge and passion for researching and following industry trends
Knowledge of and experience with agile and/or lean frameworks
Knowledge of DevOps and IT operational best-practices
Knowledge of technology protocols and standards
Benefits available to you:
Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
Paid time off to foster work/life balance
Profit sharing
Bonus Pay opportunities
Retirement funding opportunities
Education reimbursement
Health club reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities
Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply. About Do it Best:
At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. Our philosophy is to serve thousands of member-owned locations in more than 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services, allowing member owners to be independent retailers to best serve their community’s needs with competitive pricing. Our success in reaching over $5 billion in annual sales stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.