Principal Software Architect - Cloud-Native AI Leader

Sysco Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast RDC seeks a Principal Software Architect to lead design, development, and evolution of scalable enterprise platforms across supply chain and warehouse management systems. You will remain hands-on in critical code paths while shaping architecture standards used by multiple engineering teams.

You will drive roadmaps for cloud-native and microservices platforms, modernize legacy systems, and mentor engineers to raise execution standards, including multi-region deployments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred
• 10+ years of software engineering, architecture, and technology leadership
• Experience with enterprise-scale cloud-native, microservices, and distributed systems
• Strong communication and leadership across multiple domains
• Experience with AI-enabled SDLC practices is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature the architecture practice across functional domains
• Define roadmaps for cloud-native and microservices platforms
• Provide architectural oversight on major initiatives
• Modernize legacy enterprise systems with modern tech stacks
• Drive adoption of AI/ML in SDLC and solutions
• Architect multi-region system expansions with integrations
• Mentor engineers and architects for delivery excellence
• Partner with product, engineering, and infra teams to align architecture with business goals
• Oversee architecture reviews and approve technical solutions across platforms
• Drive cloud migrations to AWS and standardize components across teams
• Demonstrate leadership and strong communication across the organization

Skills

Java

JavaScript

React.js

Angular

Node.js

Microservices

Cloud-native

DevOps

AI/ML

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Summary

The Principal Software Architect will lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable enterprise platforms across supply chain and warehouse management systems, remaining personally hands-on in critical code paths while shaping architecture standards used by multiple engineering teams. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and mature the applicable solution architecture practice, setting standards and methodologies across all functional domains.
• Define roadmaps and drive architecture strategy for cloud-native and microservices-based platforms.
• Provide architectural oversight on major initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture goals and IT strategy.
• Modernize legacy enterprise systems using state-of-the-art technology stacks.
• Lead the technical evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI/ML-driven solutions.
• Drive standardization and reusability of technology components and infrastructure.
• Architect and prototype solutions to the organization’s most challenging technical problems, including production-critical debugging.
• Partner with product, engineering, and infrastructure teams to align architecture with business goals.
• Drive large-scale cloud migrations from on-premises infrastructure to AWS.
• Mentor engineers and architects to raise the bar for technical execution across the organization.
• Assist the Director in overseeing architectural design reviews and approving technical solutions across all major projects and platforms.
• Architect multi-region system expansions with integrations across international subsidiaries.
• Adopt AI tooling and techniques throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to improve the productivity, efficiency, and quality of solutions.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Education Preferred

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Experience Required

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, architecture, systems design, and technology leadership.
• Deep experience with frontend, backend, and platform technologies and frameworks, including Java, Node.js, React.js, Angular, RDBMS, and related technologies.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale commercial applications and platforms, including cloud-native, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as modern software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across business and technology domains.
• Ability to deep dive into complex technical problems and guide architects and technical leaders toward effective solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.

Experience Preferred

• Experience with AI-enabled SDLC practices and AI/ML technologies.
• Exposure to warehouse platforms and supply chain technologies.
• Experience with mobile technologies.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred

• AWS or Azure Architect Certification.
• CCA.
• PMP.
• Other relevant technical or project management certifications.

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Backend engineering experience with Java and JavaScript.
• Database engineering experience with RDBMS and NoSQL technologies.
• Frontend engineering experience with React.js, Angular, Flutter, Android, iOS, or related technologies.
• Experience designing microservices architectures and integration architectures using technologies such as Kafka.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including container orchestration and CI/CD.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML integration architecture, development, and enterprise rollout considerations.
• Expert knowledge of Oracle technologies, including PL/SQL, Forms, and WebLogic.
• Expert knowledge of PostgreSQL databases.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Position requires sitting for long periods.
• Position requires the physical ability to travel to remote data centers or operating sites (OpSites).