IT Architect II - Pricing & Commercial Platforms

Genuine Parts Company; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company seeks an IT Architect II to design and develop enterprise-wide solutions aligned with business goals. You will interface with clients to identify requirements, propose architectures, and guide implementation across multiple IT domains.

Responsibilities include leading architecture efforts, mentoring teams, and ensuring security and coding standards while driving performance, scalability, and reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Twelve or more years of related experience.
• Expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-based solutions.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Proficiency with XML, JavaScript, HTML, Crystal, and SQL.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, evaluation, modification, testing, and implementation of enterprise systems.
• Design and architecture of innovative solutions from concept to production deployment.
• Develop architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation.
• Mentor development teams on best practices and architectural principles.
• Ensure adherence to security protocols and coding guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

XML

JavaScript

HTML

Crystal

SQL

Education

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

Job description

IT Architect II

SUMMARY

Designs and develops solutions based on business requirements. Interfaces with clients to identify specific system requirements and feasibility of solutions. Provides integration strategies and assists in troubleshooting component applications and technologies. Provides detailed documentation as needed.

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

JOB DUTIES

• Spearheads the analysis, evaluation, modification, testing, and implementation of enterprise-wide systems as the internal subject matter expert.
• Lead the design and architecture of innovative solutions that solve complex business challenges from proof of concept to productional deployment.
• Researches, analyzes, designs, proposes, and delivers solutions that are appropriate for the company's business and technology strategies.
• Leads the diagnoses of complex problems and issues with enterprise-wide systems and successfully executes solutions that impact the entirety of the IT organization.
• Develops programming and development standards and procedures as well as program architectures for code reuse.
• Uses expertise to influence the choice of alternative proposals to meet cost, time, and benefits.
• Defines architectures and designs across multiple IT functional areas.
• Researches and maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and possible applications to the business.
• Brings together diverse stakeholders to lead the development of tests of systems specifications using the latest diagramming tools to meet business requirements.
• Works on multiple projects as the project leader or as the subject matter expert.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and define technical strategies.
• Develop architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation to guide implementation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive adoption where applicable.
• Mentor and coach development teams on best practices and architectural principles.
• Ensure adherence to architectural standards, security protocols, and coding guidelines.
• Drive 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 twelve (12) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Requires expertise in and experience using XML, JavaScript, HTML, Crystal and SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully lead discussions of multiple diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Expertise in designing and implementing distributed systems, 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.
• Proven leadership capabilities, with a passion for driving innovation and excellence.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

None required.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

No

COMPANY INFORMATION

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

DISCLAIMER

This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

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.