SUMMARY: AutoZone is seeking an experienced Architect to join our Order Management/Warranty/Dropship team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cloud-native (GCP) technical solutions to business problems, ensuring that those solutions are efficiently implemented, upgrading or defining new architecture systems to support future and current Java applications running in Cloud. You will also be involved in software design and the integration of all Java-based applications. Architect should be able to see the big picture needs of a company and design scalable architecture to handle the company’s current and future software application needs. Can you drive these processes? + Write high-level design, perform technical design reviews, code reviews, and system test reviews. + Ensure designs align with agreed-upon enterprise architecture guidelines and industry best practices and, where necessary, facilitate acceptable trade-offs + Ensure designs consider security, component redundancy, service continuity, disaster recovery, data integrity, monitoring and other DevOps run needs + Define application scope and objectives and prepare the High-level design specifications from which software will be developed by a team of developers. + Share knowledge on newer technologies to team and provide mentoring/trainings. + Identify and build Proof-of-concepts required for future directions. + Continuously innovate to build a competitive edge for the company. + Interface with the Systems Engineering & Product teams to understand and influence project requirements. + Interface with the business teams to understand the services and revenue-generating plans. + Interface with the operations teams to understand the challenges to keep the business running. You should definitely have: + Masters or bachelor’s degree in computer science or Engineering, or related discipline. + Experience in designing and building highly scalable distributed systems. + Backend development and design experience, preferably with Java spring-boot microservices. + Strong experience in designing and building cloud based micro-services solutions deployed in the cloud. + 9+ years of experience in application development with a focus on application development, knowledge and experience in multiple technical disciplines required (development, QA, devops, etc) + 5+ years of in-depth development experience with Java and SpringBoot. + Strong collaboration skills guiding tech teams, working with Product team, Project managers, Scrum Masters, Architects, customers, vendors, deployment teams + Strong communication skills including technical documentation, written reports and proposals, development and delivery of presentations and the ability to listen to and communicate effectively with customers and vendors. + Demonstrated ability to work with other system architects and third-party vendors (HW, SW) during design and integration. + Demonstrated ability to lead/mentor both on- and off-shore teams effectively. + Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, yet cooperatively in a dynamic, matrixed environment. + Continuously look for new technologies and approaches for the team - help us keep ahead. + A commitment to excellence, best practices, and the continuous improvement of our products, code base, processes, and tools. + Experience in CI/CD and cloud deployments + Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycles; expert knowledge in Agile and Lean methods. Proponent of DevOps, TDD, Agile/XP practices, and CI/CD pipelines + Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, coordinate with onsite stakeholders and is well organized. + Work with microservices teams on RESTful API designs - assist with future scripted API’s and web-socket investigations. + Solid experience with SQL/NoSQL and cloud-based technologies. + Keeping Java knowledge and skills up to date by attending professional events and reading industry news Nice to have: + Any search engine experience (especially Elasticsearch) + GCP Architect Certification Benefits at AutoZone AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of these benefits include: + Competitive pay and time off + Unrivaled company culture + Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options + 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan + Mental and physical wellbeing programs + Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer on careers.autozone.com. An ONLINE APPLICATION is REQUIRED. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources