GXO Logistics, Inc.

Principal Solutions Architect

GXO Logistics, Inc.$120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in North Carolina, US
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of experience in data engineering, architecture, and cloud solution design
  • 5 years of hands-on experience building GCP and/or Snowflake data platforms
  • Deep expertise in GCP services including BigQuery and Dataflow
  • Strong expertise in Snowflake features and performance tuning
  • Advanced SQL skills and proficient in Python with API integration experience
  • Experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka or Pub/Sub

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to enterprise data architecture strategy aligning with business priorities
  • Translate business requirements into scalable cloud-native architectures
  • Develop and promote data architecture standards and best practices
  • Design modern data platforms supporting analytics and AI/ML workflows
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and data science teams to influence roadmaps

Benefits

  • Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Generous benefits package
Full Job Description
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a rapidly growing global company? As the Principal Solutions Architect you will be responsible for translating enterprise data strategy into scalable, secure, and high-performing architecture solutions. This role partners with data leadership to shape architectural direction and leads the design of modern cloud-native data platforms that enable analytics, AI/ML, and data democratization. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity with a dynamic company, join us at GXO.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you'll do on a typical day:
  • Contribute to and evolve enterprise data architecture strategy by providing deep technical expertise and aligning architectural decisions to business priorities
  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud-native architectures using GCP and Snowflake
  • Develop and promote adoption of enterprise architecture standards, reference architectures, governance models, and best practices across global teams
  • Design and guide implementation of modern data platforms supporting batch, streaming, analytics, AI/ML, and agentic workflows (LLMs, RAG, orchestration frameworks)
  • Partner with engineering, product, data science, and business stakeholders to inform and influence roadmap priorities and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy


What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 5 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, and cloud solution design
  • 5 years of hands-on experience building cloud-native data platforms on GCP and/or Snowflake
  • Deep expertise in GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Dataproc, Cloud Composer, IAM, Cloud Storage, monitoring/logging)
  • Strong Snowflake expertise (Tasks, Streams, Resource Monitors, clustering, performance tuning via Snowsight/Query Profile)
  • Advanced SQL and strong Python skills (PySpark, Pandas), plus API integration experience
  • Experience with event-driven and streaming architectures (Kafka and/or Pub/Sub)
  • Strong data modeling expertise (star/snowflake schemas, domain-driven design) and experience with dbt and data catalog tools (Collibra or Alation)
  • Experience with Airflow/Cloud Composer DAG development and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub/GitHub Actions
  • Strong understanding of enterprise data governance and security (GDPR, CCPA, IAM, encryption/KMS, policy tags)

It'd be great if you also have:
  • Experience with LLM/agent frameworks (Vertex AI, LangChain, Hugging Face) and RAG patterns
  • Familiarity with vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS)
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices including testing frameworks and repository management

About GXO Logistics, Inc.

GXO Logistics, Inc. Careers

Join the dynamic team at GXO Logistics, Inc., a leading global provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions. At GXO, we are committed to fostering a workplace where innovation thrives, leadership is cultivated, and diversity is celebrated. Discover a world of exciting job opportunities and be part of a company that values professional growth and development.

Work You’ll Do

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Benefits of Joining GXO

- **Career Advancement**: With a multitude of career paths and educational resources, the potential for growth is limitless. - **Professional Development**: Enhance your skills through targeted training programs and gain valuable experience that will elevate your career. - **Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being of you and your family. - **Inclusive Culture**: Thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of community among team members.

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