Compass Group USA

Solution Architect - Fresh Foods

Compass Group USA United States
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Who We Are


Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations.


Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more.


Compass Group is the leading foodservice management and support services company, with $26 billion in revenue in 2023.


In 2023, Compass Group was named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers along Springbuk’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America (since 2019).


Job Summary


This position will be supporting Canteen Commissary, a sector of Compass Group. The role will primarily be supporting Canteen’s commissary business with a focus on food manufacturing and distribution. One of the key responsibilities will be to provide expertise in architecting sustainable solutions and mature IT processes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Work with business leaders and enterprise architects to align solution architecture with enterprise strategy
  • Foster an environment of innovation within the Commissary team, taking the initiative to move us in the best technical direction to meet our needs
  • Understand and document functionality requirements within the manufacturing and distribution operation
  • Work with internal teams to provide solutions for process improvement, whether coding or 3rd party integration
  • Develop an understanding of the commissary business model and it’s unique challenges
  • Recommend and oversee a technical modernization roadmap that meets the needs of the Canteen’s commissary business and aligns to the broader Compass Technology approved architecture; ensuring that solutions meet key requirements of reliability, supportability, resilience, security, and performance
  • Reviewing code changes that have been made and ensure practices adhere to internal and external regulations and practices
  • Provide consultation and guidance to product owners as well as mentoring and oversight to application developers; act as a technical subject matter expert for Sage X3 platform.
  • Assist technical teams in performing technical problem-solving and troubleshooting in the areas of Sales, Distribution, Manufacturing and warehousing.
  • Oversee the implementation of proper software development lifecycle practices
  • Mentor team members on proper practices for testing and reporting


Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of proven experience as a solution architect or equivalent role
  • Applicants should have the following qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience in software development or system engineering
  • Familiarity with programming languages like C#, NodeJS, and Python
  • Familiarity with Food/Beverage manufacturing
  • Familiarity with eCommerce platforms and integration API’s
  • Knowledge of strategic IT solutions and best practices
  • Experience in distribution solutioning
  • Knowledge of CI/CD deployment practices
  • Excellent analytical and organization skills
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills (presentations, documents, emails)
  • The ability to work independently and in a team environment


Special Skills and/or Training Desired:

  • Experience working with Sage X3 ERP, eCommerce and WMS
  • Experience working with API’s
  • Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps
  • Experience with AWS Managed Services

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    Food and Beverage Services

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