Role Overview
The Lead Solutions Architect - Entegra IS&T is responsible for defining and governing the end-to-end solution architecture across Entegra platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives, enterprise standards, and the Entegra technology roadmap.
This role acts as the technical authority across programs (e.g., EPIQ, Supply Boost, PartnerIQ, Market Basket, EFM), translating business capabilities into scalable, secure, and integrated solution designs while driving modernization, data enablement, and platform stability.
Remote role with the preferred candidate located in the Eastern or Central Time Zones
What You"ll Do
Define and maintain the target solution architecture for Entegra platforms aligned to enterprise architecture standards
Ensure adherence to data-centric and API-centric architecture principles
Establish and enforce architecture governance (design reviews, tollgates, standards, security compliance)
Partner with Enterprise Architecture and InfoSec for TAD / design approvals
Own end-to-end solution design across Plan-Design-Build-Run lifecycle
Translate business requirements into scalable architectures across:
Digital platforms ( Drupal / Acquia / Azure / Salesforce / CMS systems )
Data platforms (EDW, Databricks, Power BI, MDM)
Integration layers (APIs, IBM B2Bi, event-driven services)
Provide oversight through build, testing, and deployment
Ensure data quality, lineage, governance, and compliance across platforms
Align architecture to Entegra roadmap and portfolio strategy
Lead modernization initiatives (cloud adoption, platform re-architecture, legacy transformation)
Define and promote best practices for:
CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, automation
Performance, scalability, reliability
Guide engineering teams on:
Coding standards, reusable components, and frameworks
Ensure solution designs support high availability, performance SLAs, and cost optimization
Partner with business, IS&T, and vendors
Act as technical authority across programs
Communicate architecture decisions to exec stakeholders
Identify architectural risks and define mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with:
Security policies
Data privacy regulations
Enterprise governance frameworks
Support audit readiness and ensure no critical architecture gaps
What We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate"s education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate"s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.
Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring
Enterprise architecture across cloud (Azure), SaaS, and distributed systems
Strong experience in:
API architecture, microservices, and integration platforms
Data architecture (EDW, data lakes, MDM)
Digital platforms (Experience with Drupal/Acquia preferred )
Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native patterns
10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in solution/enterprise architecture roles
Strong ability to translate business capabilities into technical solutions
Experience leading cross-functional teams and global delivery models
Excellent stakeholder communication (business + technical audiences)
Experience with Supply chain / procurement platforms
Exposure to data governance, analytics, and AI-driven insights platforms
Who We Are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience -7 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 7 years