Senior Manager, IT (Custom Development - Solution Architecture)

Ross Stores; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores is seeking an IT Senior Manager to lead a team of solution architects responsible for designing and maintaining robust architecture frameworks. The role involves close collaboration with business units to translate requirements into scalable, cloud-native applications using Angular and Spring.

The position requires 10–15 years in IT with strong leadership and architecture expertise, and can be performed remotely anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years IT experience in solution architecture and software development.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in developing cloud-native, custom apps with modern, event-driven microservices and Angular/Spring.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; advanced degrees or Azure cert preferred.
• Expertise in software architecture and scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering and architectural expertise in cloud-native, event-driven microservice architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor architects and ensure adherence to architecture principles and best practices.
• Lead and drive Agile/Iterative development with high-quality outcomes.
• Identify and remove systemic obstacles to improve delivery of software.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to influence architectural decisions.

Skills

Cloud-native

Microservices

Angular

Spring

DDD

TDD

BDD

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Azure Certified Solutions Architect (preferred)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The IT Senior Manager will lead a team of solution architects, ensuring the creation and maintenance of robust architecture frameworks. This role involves close collaboration with business teams to understand their requirements and effectively communicate architectural decisions. The IT Senior Manager is ultimately responsible for designing and developing high-quality, scalable custom applications. This position requires direct interaction with key business units and other IT groups as needed.

The base salary range for this role is $147,900 - $245,150. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide hands‑on engineering and architectural expertise in creating cloud‑native, custom applications. Utilize modern, event‑driven microservice architecture and the latest technologies, including Angular and Spring.
• Possess knowledge and hands‑on experience with modern design and development practices, such as Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), Test‑Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD).
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Integrate cutting‑edge technologies and frameworks, ensuring applications are built using best practices and industry standards.
• Manage, mentor, and coach a team of architects, ensuring adherence to standard architecture principles, optimal design patterns, and modern architectural practices.
• Use Agile/Iterative development methodologies to deliver solutions with a high level of quality, flexibility, and adaptability. Collaborate with internal and external IT teams to resolve/improve IT processes and procedures and make recommendations.
• Provide regular and constructive performance feedback to individuals
• Encourage innovation and foster an environment of continuous improvement to help drive greater efficiencies within Ross. Identify and resolve systemic obstacles that hinder the team's ability to deliver high‑quality software.

COMPETENCIES:

People

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration

Self

• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability and Execution
• Manages Conflict

Business

• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility

With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies

• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Problem Solving
• Hands‑on Development
• Customer Focus

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• At least 10 to 15 years' IT experience in solution architecture and software development, with a proven track record of managing architectural projects and teams.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in developing cloud‑native, custom applications using modern, event‑driven microservice architecture and technologies such as Angular and Spring.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., "Azure Certified Solutions Architect") are preferred.
• Expertise in software architecture and contemporary design patterns, with a focus on scalable and maintainable solutions
• A solid understanding of development best practices, including agile and waterfall.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities, with experience managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated history of engaging internal customers, including listening, influencing, translating technical details into understandable concepts and building consensus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across various groups, build relationships and manage effectively in a matrix organization
• Interest in pushing the technology, people, and organization envelope to explore new ways to deliver the custom solution to the business

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in‑person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States. #LI-Remote

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Architect Team, Project Manager, Business Analyst

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience.

We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce.

Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.