Enterprise Architect

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 the US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil. Each store carries an extensive line of 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 increating a better experience for our customers while creating opportunities to DRIVE YOUR CAREERalmost anywhere! We are looking for talented, customer-focused people, enjoy helping others, and havetheDRIVEtoexcel in afast-pacedenvironment!

PositionSummary

AutoZone is seeking an experienced Architect to join the Enterprise Architecture (EA) team. Our goal is to grow and mature the EA practice at AutoZone by improving architecture and governance processes. We regularly partner with IT Leadership, Business Stakeholders, and Product Owners to produce detailed roadmaps, improve alignment, and increase visibility for Programs and Projects to drive digital transformation

• Bachelor's degree in computer-science or related field

• 14+ years of experience in the IT industry with hands on development experience and appropriate depth in at least one technology stack

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical / Solutions Architect

• Experience leading multiple dependent, parallel work streams a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and analytical skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex topics to a broad audience.

• A systems thinker, able to move fluidly between high-level abstract thinking and detail -oriented implementation, able to summarize large amounts of information for multiple audiences.

• Ability to independently research, assess, and compare new technologies, platforms, or tools and determine potential use for AutoZone.

• A self-starter that is naturally inquisitive, requiring only small pieces to the puzzle across many technologies, both new and legacy - able to quickly learn new technologies and tools.

• A fact-driven decision maker, with an ability to make quick decisions in uncertain circumstances.

• Broad and deep understanding of industry standard concepts, patterns of application architecture, patterns of architecture change, methodologies, and principles

• Experience designing, developing, and deploying large-scale, highly available, robust software solutions, particularly using Service-Based and/or Event-Based Architectures

• Experience with Cloud Providers, Hybrid Cloud, or Multi-Cloud a plus. 

• Own the suite of Enterprise Architecture standards, collaborating with other Architects and Stakeholders to develop and review all technology standards.

• Own the Governance Process for reviewing project designs and ensuring that solutions adhere to technology standards, are aligned with Business and IT strategy, and are appropriately robust.

• Collaborate with execution teams to provide timely recommendations and drive solution design to the best possible outcomes that align with our Long-Term Strategy and Standards

• Collaborate with Business Stakeholders and Product Owners to develop business capability roadmaps to frame long-term business strategy.

• Collaborate with IT Leaders and Stakeholders to develop technology capability roadmaps to frame long-term IT strategy, analyzing the landscape for critical deficiencies or gaps.

• Own and be an advocate for the Enterprise Architecture tool suite and enable users to manage their products and make strategic plans.

• Be a Trusted Advisor for AutoZone that can assist with level setting expectations, resource planning, estimation of effort, or general understanding of the IT landscape.

• Be a Leader that clearly articulates a vision to multiple audiences and helps drive toward long-term strategic outcomes incrementally through IT initiatives.

• Be a Mentor and Thought Leader for AutoZone IT and the industry