Domain Application Architect
Job description
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Position Summary
The Domain Application Architect provides leadership in the development of software application solutions used by the business community within their application domain. This leadership includes solution design, implementation, and maintenance that is consistent with the defined enterprise software architecture standards.
What you will do:
- Communicate and ensure adherence to architecture standards across the team’s product portfolio
- Design and develop programs according to the specifications and established coding standards, and testing them for accuracy and optimal performance
- Analyze current business systems, determining the scope and estimates for tasks related enhancements or issues that need to be resolved
- Analyze software packages as potential solutions
- Create Software Architecture artifacts and present them for review at the Application Engineering Council (AAC)
- Collaborate with internal customers to establish technical requirements
- Perform integrated testing of systems for accuracy, reliability, and optimal performance
- Perform system software maintenance, support, and requirements analysis
- Conduct and facilitate formal code reviews
- Continue to learn and apply AI as part of our dev/ops process
- Leveraging SWAT mentality on Customer/Sales initiatives which may require Dev and BA work
- Roadmapping security vulnerability activities and quick deploy practices with AI
When you will work:
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
- Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI or Atlanta, GA with 1 day remote
What you'll bring to the table:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
- 4-6 years of previous software development experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
- Demonstrated mastery of current development and design technologies required.
- Application/database design and architecture experience required.
- Strong commitment to software quality required.
- Proven analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills required
- Solid customer focus, teamwork, innovation, creativity, and relationship building required.
- Must have good written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.
- Must have the ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
- Must demonstrate drive and initiative and be highly motivated toward company, team, and individual results and maintain a high focus on priorities.
- Ability to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, and reference established precedents and policies.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
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Gordon Food Service (GFS) stands as a pillar in the food distribution industry, recognized as the largest family-operated broad-line food distributor in North America. Established in 1897 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, GFS has remained dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and service to a variety of sectors, including restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. With over 22,000 employees, GFS has sustained growth that reflects its commitment to innovation and excellence, ever since its humble beginnings focused on butter and eggs. Today, GFS operates numerous distribution centers and retail locations, helping clients navigate the complexities of the foodservice industry with high-quality products and resources. What differentiates Gordon Food Service is not only its product range but also its strong commitment to customer relationships and community values. The company believes in the transformative power of food and strives to bring people together through culinary excellence. Every decision made at GFS prioritizes the needs of its customers, ensuring they receive not just products but holistic solutions meant to enhance their service experiences. By fostering collaboration, innovation, and integrity, GFS has built robust partnerships across North America, redefining what it means to be a service-oriented distributor in a competitive market.
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