Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect Location: Dallas, TX Level: Salary Division / Department: IT Reporting to position: Director IT Business Enablement Travel: N/A Be part of the growth of a new Dallas-based tech center where IT innovation directly empowers independent hardware retailers. Join us in building solutions that strengthen global businesses and shape the future of independent retail.

Learn about our upcoming Tech Center: https://www.doitbestonline.com/2025/do-it-best-and-true-value-power-technology-expansion/

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Solutions Architect to play a key role in guiding the design and delivery of technology solutions for our business enablement team. This position will work side-by-side with engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to shape cohesive, scalable, and value-driven solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you will provide technical direction, design insight, and architectural stewardship across multiple domains. You’ll help teams balance innovation with stability, short-term delivery with long-term sustainability, and autonomy with alignment to enterprise goals Key Responsibilities

• Define solution paths in accordance with technology architecture strategies and aligned with the technology portfolio to achieve desired business outcomes

• Create guiding principles, roadmaps, decision tools, and other solution design artifacts to direct and inform technical solution delivery

• Partner with product teams and other stakeholders on consultations, research, solution design, and solution delivery

• Assist defining and maturing engineering practices

• Research innovative or emerging technologies and provide recommendations

• Ensure solution economics and total cost of ownership are analyzed when determining future-state of technology ecosystem

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Four year technical degree (Computer Science / related discipline) or equivalent training and at least 5 years relevant professional experience

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in a lead role providing solution architecture

• Experience applying systems thinking principles

• Knowledge of application design principles and experience with modern architectures

• Experience with cloud technologies, including designing and building cloud applications

• Experience researching and leading adoption of innovative or emerging technologies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Disciplined, focused, and self-motivated

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Attentive to detail and proven decision-making abilities

Preferred:

• Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes

• Demonstrated experience integrating or converting legacy systems into modern architectures

• Deep knowledge and passion for researching and following industry trends

• Knowledge of and experience with agile and/or lean frameworks

• Knowledge of DevOps and IT operational best-practices

• Knowledge of technology protocols and standards

Benefits available to you…

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision

• Paid time off to foster work/life balance

• Profit sharing

• Bonus Pay opportunities

• Retirement funding opportunities

• Education reimbursement

• Health club reimbursement

• Career advancement opportunities

About True Value For more than 75 years, True Value has empowered independent retailers to become a recognized, trusted fixture on Main Streets everywhere through its iconic brand. From expansive product sets and market-customized assortments to innovative marketing programs and value-added services, True Value is the partner for all things hardware. Now part of the Do it Best Group, the world’s largest independent home improvement co-op, True Value continues to support thousands of stores globally while retaining an independent spirit, community focus, and its trusted legacy brand. For more information, visit truevaluecompany.com.