Solution Architect

Hertz • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

What you will do:
Design, modernize, and refactor global counter and rental systems using modular, cloud-native, API-driven architectures
Own solution architecture across all domains including application, data, integration, networking, security, and resiliency
Define and maintain solution blueprints, reference architectures, and standards for counter and rental platforms
Establish a clear end-state architecture for areas of responsibility and drive stakeholder alignment and buy-in
Ensure architectures can be delivered incrementally, on time and within budget, without compromising the long-term target state
Lead architectural design and review for initiatives spanning:
Counter and agent workflows
Offline / degraded-mode operations
Multi-brand and franchise configurations
Country-specific regulatory requirements
Work hands-on with engineering teams across the full SDLC, including design sessions, code reviews, and technical decision-making
Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture to align with broader platform and integration strategies
Define API, integration, and event models connecting counter systems with reservations, fleet, payments, identity, pricing, and customer platforms
Drive modernization using incremental transformation patterns (strangler, abstraction, coexistence)
Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and availability standards
Participate in the design and planning of enhancements to existing platforms and development of new capabilities
Advise business and technology stakeholders on architectural tradeoffs and recommendations
Interpret and refine business requirements using workshops, design sessions, prototyping, and modeling
Understand and document system dependencies, integration points, and data flows across the rental ecosystem
Create and maintain architecture documentation including solution designs, technical specifications, and release artifacts
Collaborate with Operations leaders, Program Directors, and Vendors to solve complex cross-functional challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in information technology
• 5+ years in a Solution Architect / Systems Architect role supporting large-scale enterprise platforms
• Proven experience across full project lifecycles including: Requirements definition, Architecture and solution design, Prototyping, Implementation and rollout
• Strong experience with cloud-native application architectures (microservices, event-driven systems, serverless)
• Extensive experience designing and implementing API-based integrations using REST and SOAP, with JSON and XML
• Experience with transactional, high-availability systems (retail, travel, hospitality, or mobility preferred)
• Strong understanding of system integrations using APIs, messaging, batch, and streaming patterns
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
• Hands-on familiarity with modern web and data technologies (SQL, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, JSON)
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and influence delivery teams

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience
• Familiarity with counter, POS, or agent-assisted systems is highly desirable
• Experience designing for offline-first or degraded-mode scenarios

Responsibilities

• Design, modernize, and refactor global counter and rental systems using modular, cloud-native, API-driven architectures
• Own solution architecture across all domains including application, data, integration, networking, security, and resiliency
• Define and maintain solution blueprints, reference architectures, and standards for counter and rental platforms
• Establish a clear end-state architecture for areas of responsibility and drive stakeholder alignment and buy-in
• Ensure architectures can be delivered incrementally, on time and within budget, without compromising the long-term target state
• Lead architectural design and review for initiatives spanning: Counter and agent workflows, Offline / degraded-mode operations, Multi-brand and franchise configurations, Country-specific regulatory requirements
• Work hands-on with engineering teams across the full SDLC, including design sessions, code reviews, and technical decision-making
• Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture to align with broader platform and integration strategies
• Define API, integration, and event models connecting counter systems with reservations, fleet, payments, identity, pricing, and customer platforms
• Drive modernization using incremental transformation patterns (strangler, abstraction, coexistence)
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and availability standards
• Participate in the design and planning of enhancements to existing platforms and development of new capabilities
• Advise business and technology stakeholders on architectural tradeoffs and recommendations
• Interpret and refine business requirements using workshops, design sessions, prototyping, and modeling
• Understand and document system dependencies, integration points, and data flows across the rental ecosystem
• Create and maintain architecture documentation including solution designs, technical specifications, and release artifacts
• Collaborate with Operations leaders, Program Directors, and Vendors to solve complex cross-functional challenges

Benefits

• 40% off any standard Hertz Rental
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level