Infrastructure Architect I

Genuine Parts Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to design, develop, and implement technology solutions aligned with business requirements. You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to gather, validate, and translate system requirements into robust architectures while guiding implementation, security, and scalability considerations.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and driving adoption of best practices across distributed systems, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Requires BS degree in CS/IS or related field and 8–12 years of experience.
• Expert knowledge in Java, XML, JavaScript frameworks, HTML, and SQL.
• SAFe certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Designs and architects solutions from concept to production implementation.
• Collaborates with Senior Architects and stakeholders on best practices.
• Analyzes and delivers solutions aligned with business and technology strategies.
• Diagnoses complex problems across enterprise systems and recommends improvements.
• Develops architectural blueprints, diagrams, and implementation guidance.

Skills

Java

XML

JavaScript frameworks

HTML

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field

8–12 years of related experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Designs, develops, and implements technology solutions aligned with business requirements. Collaborates with clients and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate system requirements while evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed solutions. Develops integration strategies and provides technical expertise in troubleshooting application components, security, databases, and related technologies. Produces and maintains comprehensive technical documentation to support solution delivery, maintenance, and knowledge sharing.

You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship

JOB DUTIES

• Designs and architects solutions that solve complex business challenges from proof of concept to production implementation.
• Colaborates with Senior Architects, engaging in best practices.
• Researches, analyzes, designs, proposes, and delivers solutions that are appropriate for the company's business and technology strategies.
• Diagnoses complex problems and issues with enterprise-wide systems by using different areas of knowledge and wide-ranging experience.
• Defines architectures and designs across multiple IT functional areas.
• Uses creative thinking to evaluate alternative proposals to meet cost, time, and benefits to satisfy anticipated needs.
• Researches and maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and possible applications to the business.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand requirements and define technical strategies.
• Works on multiple projects as the project leader or as the subject matter expert.
• Develops architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation to guide implementation.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and drive adoption where applicable.
• Mentors and coaches development teams on best practices and architectural principles.
• Ensures adherence to architectural standards, security protocols, and coding guidelines.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically has a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field and eight (8) to twelve (12) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Requires expert knowledge and experience using Java, XML, JavaScript frameworks, HTML, and SQL.
• Leadership and mentorship qualities.
• Strong communication skills and oral presentation skills.
• Expertise in designing and implementing distributed systems, unit tests, microservices, and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong proficiency in software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams.
• Excellent troubleshooting capabilities to decipher complex applications and interworkings.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: SAFe certification desired.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.