Principal Software Architect, Warehouse Technology - GSC -US

Company:

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory:

US-TX-Houston

Zip Code:

77077

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Job Summary

The Principal Software Architect will lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable enterprise platforms across supply chain and warehouse management systems, remaining personally hands-on in critical code paths while shaping architecture standards used by multiple engineering teams. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• •Lead and mature the applicable solution architecture practice, setting standards and methodologies across all functional domains.
• •Define roadmaps and drive architecture strategy for cloud-native and microservices-based platforms.
• •Provide architectural oversight on major initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture goals and IT strategy.
• •Modernize legacy enterprise systems using state-of-the-art technology stacks.
• •Lead the technical evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI/ML-driven solutions.
• •Drive standardization and reusability of technology components and infrastructure.
• •Architect and prototype solutions to the organization’s most challenging technical problems, including production-critical debugging.
• •Partner with product, engineering, and infrastructure teams to align architecture with business goals.
• •Drive large-scale cloud migrations from on-premises infrastructure to AWS.
• •Mentor engineers and architects to raise the bar for technical execution across the organization.
• •Assist the Director in overseeing architectural design reviews and approving technical solutions across all major projects and platforms.
• •Architect multi-region system expansions with integrations across international subsidiaries.
• •Adopt AI tooling and techniques throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to improve the productivity, efficiency, and quality of solutions.
• •Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Education Preferred

Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Experience Required

• •10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, architecture, systems design, and technology leadership.
• •Deep experience with frontend, backend, and platform technologies and frameworks, including Java, Node.js, React.js, Angular, RDBMS, and related technologies.
• •Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale commercial applications and platforms, including cloud-native, microservices, and distributed systems.
• •Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as modern software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.
• •Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across business and technology domains.
• •Ability to deep dive into complex technical problems and guide architects and technical leaders toward effective solutions.
• •Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.

Experience Preferred

• •Experience with AI-enabled SDLC practices and AI/ML technologies.
• •Exposure to warehouse platforms and supply chain technologies.
• •Experience with mobile technologies.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred

• •AWS or Azure Architect Certification.
• •CCA.
• •PMP.
• •Other relevant technical or project management certifications.

Technical Skills and Abilities

• •Backend engineering experience with Java and JavaScript.
• •Database engineering experience with RDBMS and NoSQL technologies.
• •Frontend engineering experience with React.js, Angular, Flutter, Android, iOS, or related technologies.
• •Experience designing microservices architectures and integration architectures using technologies such as Kafka.
• •Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including container orchestration and CI/CD.
• •Strong understanding of AI/ML integration architecture, development, and enterprise rollout considerations.
• •Expert knowledge of Oracle technologies, including PL/SQL, Forms, and WebLogic.
• •Expert knowledge of PostgreSQL databases.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• •Position requires sitting for long periods.
• •Position requires the physical ability to travel to remote data centers or operating sites (OpSites).

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

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.