Job Description

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

• 9+ years of experience designing and implementing product architectures on a variety of computing platforms.

• Previous experience implementing, converting, and managing technologies.

• Deep understanding of the interactions and complexities between technology systems, applications, and services.

Analyzes and translates complex technical requirements into architectural blueprints or proofs of concept for multiple technical and functional domains. Serves as the technical expert for the integration of products across the business, including managing the short- and long-term product roadmaps for technology systems.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Defines, designs, and oversees the systems and applications architecture for current and future technology products and business applications.
• Manages application and/or infrastructure development projects, including modifying existing architectures and integrating products and systems into existing designs.
• Understands product vision and business requirements to define product architectures and works with product managers to plan and execute new product releases.
• Drives standard and efficient applications and infrastructure design by aligning product roadmaps with business strategies, vendor roadmaps, and service capabilities.
• Contributes to the development of technology strategies, including driving requirements gathering, collecting existing deployment plans, synthesizig business goals, and developing operating strategies.
• Works with technology teams on issues needing deep technical expertise and complex systems knowledge.
• Evaluates new and emerging technologies and developmental methodologies to find faster, cost effective, and more reliable solutions for existing and proposed systems and evaluates strategic fit for the organization.
• Manages, coaches, and/or trains architects and technical team members.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. May recommend/make decisions regarding new programs/initiatives that have significant impact to the business and carry consequences in unsuccessful endeavors.
• Manages a larger team or multiple small teams through direction of subordinate management and/or supervisory staff.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
  

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.