Solutions Architect

Who We AreCompass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations.Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more.Compass Group is the leading foodservice management and support services company, with $26 billion in revenue in 2023.In 2023, Compass Group was named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers along Springbuk’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America (since 2019).Job SummaryThis position will be supporting Canteen Commissary, sector of Compass Group with a primary focus on food manufacturing and distribution. One of the key responsibilities will be to guide in architecting sustainable solutions and mature IT processes, with a strong emphasis on integrating third-party systems.Key Responsibilities• Collaborate with business leaders and enterprise architects to align solution architecture with enterprise strategy.• Foster an environment of innovation within the Commissary team, driving the technical direction to meet our needs.• Understand and document functionality requirements within the manufacturing and distribution operation.• Work with internal teams to provide solutions for process improvement, focusing on third-party integrations.• Develop an understanding of the commissary business model and its unique challenges.• Recommend and lead all aspects of a technical modernization roadmap that meets business needs and aligns with the broader Compass Technology approved architecture, ensuring that solutions meet key requirements of reliability, supportability, resilience, security, and performance.• Review code changes to ensure alignment to internal and external regulations and practices.• Provide consultation and guidance to product owners, as well as mentoring and guidance to application developers; act as a technical guide for Sage X3 platform.• Assist technical teams in performing technical problem-solving and troubleshooting in areas of Sales, Distribution, Manufacturing, and Warehousin* g.• Be responsible for the implementation of proper software development lifecycle practices.• Mentor team members on proper practices for testing and reporting.Key Responsibilities• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.• 4+ years of proven experience as a solution architect or equivalent role.• Hands-on experience in software development or system engineering.• Familiarity with programming languages like C#, NodeJS, and Python.• Familiarity with Food/Beverage manufacturing.• Familiarity with eCommerce platforms and integration APIs.• Knowledge of strategic IT solutions and standard methodologies.• Experience in distribution solutioning.• Knowledge of CI/CD deployment practices.• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.• Good communication skills (presentations, documents, emails).• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Special Skills and/or Training Desired• Experience working with Sage X3 ERP, eCommerce, and WMS.• Extensive experience working with APIs and third-party integrations.• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps.• Experience with AWS Managed Services.