Principal Architect – Supply Chain
Gap Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Folsom • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
CloudMicroservices
About the role
- Define and drive the architecture vision for Gap Inc’s global supply chain platforms
- Provide thought leadership, direction and accountability for strategic architectural plans and execution standards across supply chain systems
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Product Management, Product Engineering and key stakeholders to define capabilities, solution strategies and multi-year roadmaps
- Partner with architects, technical leads and vendor teams to translate business requirements into scalable business solutions
- Drive adoption of modern architectural paradigms including microservices, event-driven design, cloud-native applications, API-first integrations, and security-by-design
- Conduct thorough evaluations of solution designs, ensuring alignment with functional and technical requirements
- Enable the use of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve fulfillment speed, logistics cost efficiency, and customer delivery experience
- Mentor and coach architects and technical leaders, fostering an architecture community of practice and raising overall technical maturity
- Influence and engage with senior business leaders to align supply chain architecture with enterprise transformation objectives
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Information Technology
- 5+ years of architecture experience in a complex supply chain ecosystem
- Domain expertise in distribution, transportation or order management systems
- Proven track record of shaping enterprise-wide architecture strategies and delivering business outcomes through technology
- Experience with modern development practices, platforms, and database management systems to support digital transformation
- Strong background in data integration patterns, techniques, and technologies
- Excellent communication skills including strong technical writing
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic environments
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
architecture visionmicroservicesevent-driven designcloud-native applicationsAPI-first integrationsAIautomationadvanced analyticsdata integration patternsdatabase management systems
Soft skills
thought leadershipcommunication skillstechnical writingmentoringcoachinginfluencingengaging with senior leadersleading cross-functional teamscollaborationaccountability