SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT (HYBRID- CHARLOTTE,NC)

Compass Group • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations. Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more. Job SummaryJoin Compass Group in support of the Canteen sector, delivering innovative unattended retail solutions for clients and consumers across the US. The Solution Architect supports multiple development and solution teams, providing technical leadership to design sustainable, secure, and resilient architectures, align solution direction with enterprise strategy, and drive innovation.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 4+ years of proven experience as a solution architect or equivalent role.
• Technical Background: Hands-on experience in software development; familiarity with programming languages such as C#, Node.js, and Python; familiarity with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Experience working with APIs, event-driven processing, and third-party integrations.
• Engineering Practices: Knowledge of strategic IT solutions and best practices, including CI/CD deployment and mature SDLC practices.
• Problem Solving and Communication: Excellent analytical, organization, and critical thinking skills; strong communication skills (presentations, documents, emails); ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Delivery and Tooling: Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, including Microsoft Azure DevOps; experience with AWS managed services.

Responsibilities

• Develop Business and Platform Understanding: Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the supported business areas and their unique challenges to inform architectural decisions and prioritization.
• Align Architecture with Enterprise Strategy: Partner with business leaders and enterprise architects to align solution architecture with enterprise strategy.
• Drive Innovation and Technical Direction: Foster an environment of innovation within supported teams, taking initiative to advance solutions in the best technical direction to meet evolving needs.
• Design and Document Architectural Decisions: Understand and translate functional and technical needs into clear architectural designs and documentation to support delivery.
• Provide Platform Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a technical subject matter expert for supported platforms and services, guiding solution design, patterns and standards, and technical decision-making.
• Enable Process Improvement and Integrations: Partner with internal teams to deliver process improvements through code and/or third-party integrations.
• Modernize Platforms and Roadmaps: Design and oversee a modernization roadmap aligned to Compass Technology architecture, ensuring solutions meet requirements for reliability, supportability, resilience, security, and performance.
• Ensure Engineering Quality and Compliance: Review code changes and ensure development practices adhere to internal and external regulations and standards; oversee implementation of proper software development lifecycle practices.
• Provide Technical Leadership and Troubleshooting Support: Provide consultation and guidance to product owners, mentor developers, and assist technical teams with problem-solving and troubleshooting across supported platforms, including practices for testing and reporting.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees