Staff Architect

HD Supply•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Analyzes and translates complex technical requirements into architectural blueprints or proofs of concept for one or more information technology products and/or systems. Ensures the quality, scalability, and supportability of business applications.

Requirements

7+ years of experience designing scalable custom solutions utilizing Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Monolithic Decomposition, and API-first/Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
Proven track record architecting high-availability, resilient solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP (focused on PaaS and Serverless), with strong familiarity in CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep).
Broad knowledge across modern backend languages (Java, .NET, Node.js) and frontend frameworks (React, Angular).
Solid grasp of enterprise identity/security standards (OAuth2, OIDC, Azure AD/Entra ID, OWASP Top 10) alongside observability stacks (ELK, Azure Monitor, Prometheus) and caching strategies (Redis, CDN).
Demonstrated ability to establish coding standards, enforce design patterns, and document landscapes via Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and system blueprints.
Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex technical architectures into simplified business concepts for cross-functional teams (Product, QA, Ops).

Nice To Haves

Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI agents) or Platform Engineering (Internal Developer Platforms).

Responsibilities

Defines, designs, and oversees the systems and applications architecture for current and future technology products and business applications.
Understands product vision and business requirements to define product architectures and works with product managers to plan and execute new product releases.
Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure products and solutions meet business requirements, are well documented, and have processes in place for ongoing support and maintenance.
Develops architecture and design principles to improve product performance, capacity, and scalability.
Maintains architectural standards to ensure product development needs align with business objectives.
Assists technology teams with issues needing technical expertise and complex systems knowledge.
Evaluates new and emerging technologies and developmental methodologies to find faster, cost effective, and more reliable solutions for existing and proposed systems.
Provides training and guidance to technology teams.