Solution Architect - Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

About AutoZone:

AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 6,000 stores in US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil.

Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories.

We also sell automotive diagnostic and repair software through ALLDATA, diagnostic and repair information through ALLDATAdiy.com, automotive accessories through AutoAnything.com and auto and light truck parts and accessories through AutoZone.com.

Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark.

on July 4, 1979, the company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.

AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices, and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry.

We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community.

At AutoZone you're not just doing a job; you're playing a crucial role in creating a better experience for our customers, while creating opportunities to DRIVE YOUR CAREER almost anywhere! We are looking for talented people who are customer focused, enjoy helping others and have the DRIVE to excel in a fast-paced environment!

Position Summary

The role Solution Architect will focus on Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps to lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle support of scalable infrastructure solutions that align with the company's long-term software architecture strategy.

This role ensures robust, efficient, and future-ready platforms that enable innovation and operational excellence across the enterprise.

In this role, you will collaborate with the IT Operations team, Software Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and the other developers to influence and approve software design decisions for client-side software for both Cloud and on-prem solutions.

The successful candidate will focus on architecting and delivering solutions using modern cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, while also supporting and integrating with existing on-premises infrastructure.

Responsibilities



* Act as a hands-on development Architect and Lead with an active role in mentoring, training, and cross-training other developers, both Junior and Senior.


* Design and prototype client systems and applications that support the ALLDATA products.


* Document and communicate the architecture to the development team, third party vendors (as required), and all stakeholders.


* Directly design, implement, and manage Akamai solutions for WAF, CDN's policy management, DNS, GSLB & Application Load Balancers.


* Collaborate closely with API Architects to design services that optimally support ALLDATA's products and applications.


* Work with Engineering and QA teams to provide technical guidance and drive prototypes to fi...