Love designing technical solutions and innovating? Is the big picture on your mind? Is it your passion to solve problems and discover answers? We are looking for a motivated and positive individual to join our team and do just that! Description: Our solutions architecture team works with product teams and other stakeholders on holistic solutions design and delivery. They are responsible for developing a direction for our technology portfolio, building and maturing solutions engineering practices, and enabling future-state business capabilities. Responsibilities:

　　Define solution paths in accordance with technology architecture strategies and aligned with the technology portfolio to achieve desired business outcomes

　　Create guiding principles, roadmaps, decision tools, and other solution design artifacts to direct and inform technical solution delivery

　　Partner with product teams and other stakeholders on consultations, research, solution design, and solution delivery

　　Assist defining and maturing engineering practices

　　Research innovative or emerging technologies and provide recommendations

　　Ensure solution economics and total cost of ownership are analyzed when determining future-state of technology ecosystem

　　Education, Experience, and Skills:

　　Four year technical degree (Computer Science / related discipline) or equivalent training and at least 5 years relevant professional experience

　　Minimum of 2 years professional experience in a lead role providing solution architecture

　　Experience applying systems thinking principles

　　Knowledge of application design principles and experience with modern architectures

　　Experience with cloud technologies, including designing and building cloud applications

　　Experience researching and leading adoption of innovative or emerging technologies

　　Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Disciplined, focused, and self-motivated

　　Excellent planning and organizational skills

　　Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

　　Attentive to detail and proven decision-making abilities

　　Advantages:

　　Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes

　　Demonstrated experience integrating or converting legacy systems into modern architectures

　　Deep knowledge and passion for researching and following industry trends

　　Knowledge of and experience with agile and/or lean frameworks

　　Knowledge of DevOps and IT operational best-practices

　　Knowledge of technology protocols and standards

　　Benefits available to you:

　　Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision with a premium free plan available

　　Paid time off to foster work/life balance

　　Profit sharing

　　Bonus Pay opportunities

　　Retirement funding opportunities

　　Education reimbursement

　　Health club reimbursement

　　Career advancement opportunities

　　Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply. About Do it Best: At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based and member-owned hardware & lumber/building material buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. We have made it our philosophy to serve over 3,800 member-owned locations across the United States and in over 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services to increase our member’s market share and profitability. By reaching over $4 billion in annual sales, Do it Best is the second largest co-op in the industry. Our success stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.