Solutions Architect – Journeys Distribution Center

Genesco

Solutions Architect responsible for designing and delivering technology solutions aligned to Genesco’s business strategy. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective technical integration.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeLebanon • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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., FedEx, UPS)
Ensure reliable data flow and system interoperability across interconnected systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 DevOps 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 ProShip and Bartender preferred
Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) for RF devices preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

solution designsystems integrationapplication architectureManhattan WMiRPGRPGLESQLAPIsmiddlewarecloud platforms

Soft Skills

architectural guidanceinfluence cross-functional teamsstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationlead design sessionsadvanced documentation skillsmodeling skills