Solutions Architect – Journeys Distribution Center

Responsibilities

• The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions aligned to Genesco’s business strategy and enterprise architecture standards within assigned application tower(s)
• This role partners closely with business stakeholders, product teams, infrastructure, security, and development teams to translate business capabilities into scalable, secure, and integrated technical solutions
• Operating within a hybrid delivery model, the Solutions Architect works closely with Genesco’s outsourcing partner to ensure solution clarity, architectural alignment, and quality execution
• This role provides architectural direction, design governance, and implementation oversight to ensure solutions are sustainable, supportable, and aligned to enterprise standards
• As a key technical leader within warehouse and distribution systems, this role supports platforms such as WMS, WCS, LMS, and related integrations across the enterprise ecosystem
• Design and deliver end-to-end technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles, security policies, and operational best practices
• Translate business requirements and capability roadmaps into scalable solution designs, including integrations, data flows, and system interactions
• Lead architecture and design sessions with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders
• Serve as a key architectural point of contact, providing guidance and direction across initiatives
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, design artifacts, and system models
• Partner with the outsourcing partner’s architects and delivery teams to ensure alignment on solution intent and execution
• Review and approve high-level and detailed technical designs to ensure adherence to enterprise standards
• Ensure consistency with architectural principles, integration patterns, security standards, and performance expectations
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and architectural gaps; drive resolution and escalation as needed
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, data, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration across the IT ecosystem
• Support lifecycle management activities including upgrades, modernization, and technical debt remediation
• Evaluate and recommend vendor products, SaaS platforms, and integration tools through structured assessments and proofs of concept
• Stay current with emerging technologies and assess applicability to Genesco’s environment
• Serve as escalation point for complex operational and production support issues within warehouse and distribution systems
• Design, integrate, and troubleshoot solutions across supply chain platforms, including WMS, WCS, LMS, OMS, YMS, ERP, and external logistics vendors (e.g., Fed Ex, UPS)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6–8 years of progressive IT experience in solution design, systems integration, or application architecture
• 5+ years of experience supporting and designing solutions within distribution and warehouse operations environments
• 5+ years of experience with Manhattan WMi (or PKMS)
• Strong understanding of IBM i (AS400) environments, including RPG-based applications, DB2 data structures, and job processing
• Hands-on development experience with RPG, RPGLE, and SQL on i-series
• Experience designing and integrating solutions across multiple systems and platforms
• Strong knowledge of APIs, middleware, cloud platforms, data architecture, and enterprise applications
• Experience working within outsourced or managed services delivery models
• Proven ability to provide architectural guidance and governance across third-party delivery teams
• Working knowledge of security best practices and compliance considerations
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, Agile frameworks, and Dev Ops practices
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive architectural alignment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including leading design sessions
• Advanced documentation and modeling skills (e.g., Visio, architecture diagrams, technical design documentation)
• Experience with Pro Ship and Bartender preferred
• Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) for RF devices preferred