Job DescriptionHybrid role 3X a week in office in Elk Grove, CA; no remote capabilities ALLDATA is the industry's #1 choice for unedited OEM automotive repair and collision information. Founded in 1986, the Elk Grove, California-based company has more than 115,000 subscribers worldwide who rely on us for access to the OEM-accurate information and procedures they need for safe and accurate repairs. More than 400,000 technicians trust ALLDATA's industry-leading software solutions for faster diagnostics, updated OEM information covering 95% of vehicles on the road today, and simpler shop management. With the support of our parent company, AutoZone, we are an employer of choice for those who are passionate about working for a leader in the automotive software industry.
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.
Position Responsibilities- Other duties may be assigned:- 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.
Position Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (Master's Degree considered an asset)
- 7-10 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.
- Google Cloud Engineer certification or AWS/Azure.
The salary range for this position is $119,000 - $208,000. When extending an offer of employment, ALLDATA considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, company financials, as well as external market and organizational considerations. ALLDATA values and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
About UsALLDATA® is the industry's #1 choice for unedited original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automotive repair and collision information. Founded in 1986, the Elk Grove, California-based company has more than 115,000 subscribers worldwide who rely on us for access to the OEM-accurate information and procedures they need for safe and accurate repairs. More than 400,000 technicians trust ALLDATA's industry-leading software solutions for faster diagnostics, updated OEM information covering 95% of vehicles on the road today, and simpler shop management. With the support of our parent company, AutoZone, we are an employer of choice for those who are passionate about working for a leader in the automotive software industry.
Benefits at ALLDATA® ALLDATA® offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve our teams' physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits: - Competitive pay
- Unrivaled company culture
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
- 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
- AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
- Opportunities for career growth
Additional Benefits for Full-Time: - Paid time off
- Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
- Tuition reimbursement
Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.
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.
