Solutions Architect
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Solutions Architect to play a key role in guiding the design and delivery of technology solutions for our business enablement team. This position will work side-by-side with engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to shape cohesive, scalable, and value-driven solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you will provide technical direction, design insight, and architectural stewardship across multiple domains. You’ll help teams balance innovation with stability, short-term delivery with long-term sustainability, and autonomy with alignment to enterprise goals.
Key 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
- Knowledge of and experience with agile and/or lean frameworks
- Knowledge of DevOps and IT operational best-practices
- Knowledge of technology protocols and standards
Preferred
- 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 technology protocols and standards
Benefits
- Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Paid time off to foster work/life balance
- Profit sharing
- Bonus Pay opportunities
- Retirement funding opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- Health club reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
About True Value
For more than 75 years, True Value has empowered independent retailers to become a recognized, trusted fixture on Main Streets everywhere through its iconic brand. From expansive product sets and market-customized assortments to innovative marketing programs and value-added services, True Value is the partner for all things hardware. Now part of the Do it Best Group, the world’s largest independent home improvement co-op, True Value continues to support thousands of stores globally while retaining an independent spirit, community focus, and its trusted legacy brand. For more information, visit truevaluecompany.com.