PepsiCo

Senior Principal Solution Architect

PepsiCo • $140K — $234K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Enterprise Technology
15+ years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred)
  • 16-20 years of experience in a cross-functional Technology organization
  • 10-12 years in software development and engineering management
  • 8+ years experience in Java and Spring/SpringBoot ecosystem
  • 5+ years as an application solution architect in cloud and on-prem architecture
  • Solid understanding of SRE principles and ITSM processes
  • Experience in designing resilient systems with emphasis on early-stage threat modeling

Responsibilities

  • Drive SRE Engineering activities and architect resiliency solutions
  • Engage and collaborate across teams to define resiliency solutions
  • Architect and mature change operations moving towards zero net impact
  • Lead the integration of health checks and logging into solutions
  • Analyze data to enhance product and customer experience
  • Mature instrumentation and anomaly detection practices across diverse solutions
  • Develop orchestration capabilities leveraging data and AI for automated experiences

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off including parental leave and vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
  • Bonus based on performance
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Platform Solution Engineering - SRE Practice
    Is accountable & responsible to drive the SRE Engineering activities within the application(s) design and architecting the SRE Cross product resiliency solutions that enables seamless pre-emptive & proactive detect, diagnose & recover minimizing the impact operating in an ever evolving landscape of product offerings to deliver first class service to our customers
  • Accountable to Engage, influence & collaborate across Engineering, Product, Architecture, Operations defining & achieving end2end output resiliency solutions via engineering standards, SRE principles and practices
  • Solution architect & drive across teams maturing towards Zero nett impact Day 1 operations of change, KPI & Transition through design
  • Be the Technical leader Instituting logging, Non-functional requirements, preventing faulty outcomes' health checks are baked into the solution architecture through design via new programs or a uplift roadmap to reach maturity.
  • Leads the definition, collection and analysis of data relevant products systems and their interactions towards business process resiliency especially related impacting customer satisfaction, Revenue or IT productivity
  • A key player maturing as best of breed Instrumentation & anomaly standards / practices in the diverse nature of our solutions involving Digital cloud, Data pipelines, Traditional architecture as Transactional data assurance, Health & consumption measures including open telemetry
  • Responsible to architecting & developing SRE orchestration plug-in capabilities leveraging data & AI towards the business outcomes ensuring effective consumption & integration of diagnostics, anomaly detection, and resiliency actions to deliver automated and personalized experiences
  • Seasoned with hands on developing full stack solutions in Java and Spring / SpringBoot ecosystem, JUnit , BackEnd MicroServices, Serverless Computing and REST API'S, along with Postgress and SQL
  • An expert of application solution architectures ensuring we are designing SRE orchestration solution to scale across the cloud native and traditional on-prem application of 200 + apps across Business Processes, Applications, Services (ie. data pipelines) and Infrastructure
  • An integral part of being in front on critical issues driving timely resolution and clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Interact with key business partners to recommend solutions that best meet the strategic needs of the business
  • Influences Product, Engg, UI/UX tech debt prioritization balancing impact, cost & optimization
  • Evolves our organization as Industry leader in SRE & AI Ops capabilities partnering with both internal Enterprise architecture and external SRE Practitioners
  • Evangelism and education throughout S&T with all levels of leadership to ensure awareness and alignment Application Reliability & Assurance objectives and AI initiatives.
  • Operates in an ever-evolving landscape of product offerings to deliver first class service to our customers.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $140,100 - $234,850.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.


Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, preferably a Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
  • 16-20 years of experience working within a cross-functional Technology organization in partnership with Sector Leads, Global Software Engineering, Enterprise/Solution Architecture, Information Security.
  • Minimum of 10-12 years of software development, Solution Architect, engineering management practice delivering Digital Enablement (Digital Products, Strategy, Operations, etc) across a Global Technology Function especially towards a north star transformation
  • 8+ years of Hand-on experience in Java and Spring / SpringBoot ecosystem, JUnit, MicroServices, Serverless Computing, Rest APIs, Kubernetes, Kafka, Data Pipelines, data products, EBI
  • A seasoned application solution architect with 5+ years of experience as a Cloud & on-prem architecture in hyperscale Public Cloud, Azure, Amazon Web Services and cloud specific PaaS and SaaS solutions
  • Commanding knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design & Working knowledge of programming languages beyond Java, C or C++ (e.g. Ruby, Python, Perl)
  • A firm understanding of SRE (Software Reliability Engineering) and IT Service Management (ITSM) processes with a track record for improving service offerings - resolving incidents, providing a seamless customer/end-user experience and proactively identifying and mitigating areas of risk
  • Experience in designing Resilience & Failure Modelling - early-stage threat modelling & Analysis to build self-healing systems
  • Governance & blueprinting organizational technical standards and compliance early to avoid late-stage rework
  • Solution guidelines reducing change related incidents in production via Monitoring, Outage, Roll back, Business Effect, Integrations Impact, Smoke Test
  • The ideal leader will be highly quantitative, have great judgment, able to connect dots across workstreams, and efficiently work cross-functionally across teams to ensure SRE orchestrating solutions are meeting customer/end-user expectations
  • Good understanding of Business Process Management, Rule based processing, Enterprise application design, Business Domain Model definition & UML Patterns.
  • A true product mindset, Technical Influencing across Stakeholders with ability to build cross-functional relationships through trust, respect, and partnership
  • Core Technical exposure in Application solutions
  • AKS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure API Management, Azure Functions, backend SQL, No SQL, App Dynamics Elastic, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Key Vault
  • Languages - C#, Java, ASP.Net, API, Restful, Micro service. ReactJS,
  • Frameworks : .net core JDK, spring boots, WCF, Web API,
  • Database: Postgres, MySQL, MemSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Cloudera, NoSQLCloud Platform: Azure, AWS, Google
  • Testing Tools: JMeter, Selenium, QTP 9.0, Load Runner 6.0
  • Integration Servers: Biztalk, Axway, Boomi,
  • Workload Automation, e-Gate, Mirth

Differentiating competencies
  • A fast and fearless leader, learner and team player that embraces a transformational mindset and company's core values better, stronger and faster.
  • Ability to identify patterns, process information quickly, and make decisions in a timely manner - analytical mindset
  • Ability to create new solutions to an old problems, even when greeted with opposition - innovative mindset
  • Ability to greet each new day, project, escalation or setback as an opportunity to improve - positive mindset
  • Ability to stand up for what is right and most advantageous for the company, its employees and its shareholders - fearless mindset

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Careers

Joining PepsiCo's global team offers more than just a chance to excel in your career; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse environment where innovation thrives. Work You’ll Do At PepsiCo, we are committed to producing great leaders and fostering a culture of innovation. Our team is dedicated to empowering professionals to master their career paths with PepsiCo. As a leader in the food and beverage industry, we offer unique job opportunities that intersect with cutting-edge technology and market leadership. Lead with Unique Opportunities PepsiCo stands at the forefront of the industry, not only in terms of product quality but also in our approach to leadership and professional growth. We offer a variety of employment paths, including full-time positions, internships, and leadership training programs that are designed to foster diversity and accelerate career development. Work with a Global Team Collaborate with over 260,000 employees worldwide who are united in delivering joy not only to our consumers but also in driving innovation and growth within the company. PepsiCo’s commitment to global diversity and inclusive culture makes it a prime environment for professional development and networking. Introducing PepsiCo’s Professional Growth and Development Programs We are committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust benefits that support both personal and professional growth. Our programs are tailored to help employees at every level of their career to advance and succeed. Innovate and Lead Join the largest team of food and beverage industry experts—dedicated professionals at the intersection of consumer needs, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. Deliver targeted solutions and drive industry leadership through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At PepsiCo, you’ll harness the power of our global resources and the creativity of our people to improve the way the world accesses the foods and beverages it loves. Future-Proof Your Career With PepsiCo, the sky is the limit when it comes to where your ambition can take you. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement along with the training, internship programs, and certification support needed to thrive in your professional journey. Explore Discover how PepsiCo is leading the way in digital innovation and sustainable practices while maintaining a steadfast focus on diversity and employee well-being. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH PEPSICO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at PepsiCo.
Learn more about PepsiCo
Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
NASDAQ
PEP
* Ladders Estimates

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