Software Architect - Lead Systems Engineer

About AutoZone

AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 6,000 stores in US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories.

We also sell automotive diagnostic and repair software through ALLDATA, diagnostic and repair information through ALLDATAdiy.com, automotive accessories through AutoAnything.com and auto and light truck parts and accessories through AutoZone.com.

Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark. on July 4, 1979, the company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500\.

AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices, and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry. We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community. At AutoZone you’re not just doing a job; you’re playing a crucial role in creating a better experience for our customers, while creating opportunities to DRIVE YOUR CAREER almost anywhere! We are looking for talented people who are customer focused, enjoy helping others and have the DRIVE to excel in a fast\-paced environment!

Position Summary

The role Solution Architect will focus on Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps to lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle support of scalable infrastructure solutions that align with the company’s long\-term software architecture strategy. This role ensures robust, efficient, and future\-ready platforms that enable innovation and operational excellence across the enterprise. In this role, you will collaborate with the IT Operations team, Software Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and the other developers to influence and approve software design decisions for client\-side software for both Cloud and on\-prem solutions. The successful candidate will focus on architecting and delivering solutions using modern cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, while also supporting and integrating with existing on\-premises infrastructure.

• Act as a hands\-on development Architect and Lead with an active role in mentoring, training, and cross\-training other developers, both Junior and Senior.
• Design and prototype client systems and applications that support the ALLDATA products.
• Document and communicate the architecture to the development team, third party vendors (as required), and all stakeholders.
• Directly design, implement, and manage Akamai solutions for WAF, CDN’s policy management, DNS, GSLB \& Application Load Balancers.
• Collaborate closely with API Architects to design services that optimally support ALLDATA’s products and applications.
• Work with Engineering and QA teams to provide technical guidance and drive prototypes to finished products.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX team to design consistent, Best in Class software solutions.
• Interface with stakeholders to carry out long term technology direction, especially acting as a translator between software designs and cloud infrastructure solutions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (Master’s Degree considered an asset)
• 10\+ years of full\-time Senior or Lead role supporting a large environment preferably for a SaaS organization
• 3\-5 years of experience as a Software Engineering Manager or Architect
• Full stack architecture experience with multi\-tiered systems including knowledge of databases, networks, middleware, and a variety of front\-end architectures.
• Experience with complete lifecycle of software applications (inception through sunset)
• Experience supporting Akamai solutions for CDN’s, WAF, Policy Management, DNS, and SSL.
• Experience managing and designing and implementing GSLB and application load balancers.
• Experience deploying and supporting DevOps processes for a large GCP environment and supporting Compute Engine, Networking, Cloud Storage and Backups
• Cloud Knowledge in Monitoring, Alerting, IAM and Access Management
• Strong knowledge of working with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Jenkins to support DevOps operations.
• Experience supporting load balancers such as Citrix NetScaler or F5\.

AutoZone opened its first AutoZone do Brasil store in the city of Sorocaba in September 2012\. Our customer\-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.