Solution Architect I

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.As Part Of Our Team, You Will ExperienceSuccess. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolvingCareer growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people growTeamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solutionOur commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.General PurposeThe position of Solution Architect I (Enterprise Technology Architecture) reports directly to theManager of Systems Architecture and is based in Dublin, CA. The Solution Architect I plays akey role in shaping Ross's technology landscape. This position is responsible for driving the ITstrategy and roadmap, including the evaluation, selection, and design of technology solutions tomeet the needs of both IT and key business portfolios such as Supply Chain and Stores.This is a highly visible role with broad engagement across Ross IT, business partners, andexternal technology providers. The ideal candidate will bring strong architectural expertise andthe ability to develop solutions that align with our business goals.The base salary range for this role is $114,300 - $195,000. The base salary range isdependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevanteducation, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component ofthe total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position andlocation.Essential Functions Provides enterprise level architecture consultancy including thought leadership andtechnical guidance for strategic projects across programs and business portfolios. Addresses key enterprise technology architecture aspects, including technologysolutions and strategies, feasibility insights, and how supporting technologies fittogether and evolve over time. Conducts TCO and ROI analysis to help understand and convey the financial impact ofarchitecture solutions and strategies. Prepares and conducts presentations of architecture solutions and strategic proposals to awide audience including executives. Participates in the 5-year planning and annual budgeting process. Provides actionablerecommendations on initiatives to drive targeted business outcomes. Tracks technologylifecycle and influences 5-year plan to account for technology obsolescence and risk. Collaborates with IT and Business Partners to define enablers in the roadmap plan thatexplore technical options and build the architecture runway and provide early feedbackto meet roadmap milestones. Works with peer architects (enterprise, domain, and security) to analyze businesscontext (business strategy and trends), as well as other architecture viewpoints (such asinformation and solution) to develop the future state technology architecture. Thisincludes defining the requirements, principles and models that guide technologydecisions for the enterprise. Facilitates the research, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technologyand product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations. Develops, documents, and maintains technology architecture standards and patterns. Ensures work produced is aligned with other Enterprise, Application and Portfolioarchitects, providing holistic enterprise solutions. Ensures completion of Architectural and project deliverables on time and under budgetand that anticipated business outcomes are achieved. Creates solution designs that leverage Ross architecture standards and services that canmeet key project design criteria (Availability, Recoverability, Scalability, Performancecharacteristics) and can be properly supported by the IT engineering, support andoperations teams throughout the project's lifecycle. Provides architectural and technical input for definition, estimation and delivery ofprojects. Works frequently with external resources or 3rd parties such as IT System Integratorsand Software/Hardware vendors to assess technology required to develop a solution fora current problem statement as well as new and emerging technology that can providestrategic value.CompetenciesPeople Building Effective Teams Developing Talent CollaborationSelf Leading by Example Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability and Execution Manages ConflictBusiness Business Acumen Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes Organizational AgilityWith Particular Emphasis On The Following Specific Position-related Competencies Systems Architecture Problem Solving Strategic Planning Security Risk ManagementQualifications And Special Skills Required Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR equivalent experience Minimum 5-10 years of experience in information technology (IT), technology solutions,infrastructure technologies, architecture, and/or consulting Have a deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain functions (Plan-Source-MakeDeliver) with a focus on supply chain management, warehouse operations, and logistics.Technically competent on Supply Chain, related technology systems. Have a deep understanding and 5+ years of demonstrated experience in:Microsoft technologies▪ Server Operating Systems - Windows Server 2019, 2022, 2025, etc.▪ Database Servers - SQL Server 2016, 2019, 2022, etc.▪ Identity Management - Active Directory & Entra ID▪ Endpoint Management - SCCM, Intune, CMG, etc.▪ Microsoft Certificate Services▪ Cloud - Azure ServicesUnix/Linux technologies▪ Server Operating Systems - RHEL (8 and 9), Solaris▪ Database Servers - Oracle DatabaseVirtual Machine Technologies▪ Hypervisors - Hyper-V, VMware▪ Virtual Machine Management - SCVMM, vCenterServer Hardware Technologies▪ HPE Synergy▪ HCI▪ Oracle SPARCEnterprise SAN and Backup Technologies▪ Technologies such as HPE Alletra storage, Brocade switches, and VeritasNetBackup▪ Familiarity with Disaster Recovery and Ransomware Recovery concepts Having a good understanding of Network and Security technologies is a plus Demonstrated 5+ years of Enterprise or Technology Architecture experience in Retail orother related industry. Good understanding of information management practices, system development lifecycle management, IT services management, agile methodologies, infrastructure andoperations Flexible, responsive, execution and results driven, team player, self-motivated, inspiresand builds trust Customer focused with excellent interpersonal skills, influencing, persuading, andnegotiation skills Thinks strategically with strong leadership skills Excellent analytical and technical skills Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills with the ability toarticulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences Strong planning and organizational skills Familiarity with basic graphical modeling approaches, tools, and model repositories Work experience with major retailer or via technology consulting company is a plusPhysical Requirements/AdaJob requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-personmeetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction,meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, thisrole can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesN.A.DisclaimerThis job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment orpromotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential partof the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverseworkforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discriminationbased on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental ordevelopmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medicalconditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, maritalor registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or geneticcharacteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexualorientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.