SENIOR ADVANCED SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

- Partner with 3rd party vendors to integrate capabilities as required by the solution under development
- Present opportunities with cost/benefit analysis to leadership in order to shape sound architectural decisions
- Lead the discovery phase of large projects to develop high level architecture & design
- Draft, review & maintain architectural diagrams, interface specifications & other architectural artifacts as required by the delivery teams to clearly communicate the needs of the solution under development
- Interact with & present to senior engineering & product management with the presence to influence & drive the decision makers to a solution
- Identify key technology overlaps & gaps; formulate strategies to optimize technology spend
- Provide technical leadership to ensure clarity between ongoing projects & the strategic objectives of the company
- Assess emerging technologies & make appropriate recommendations based on business needs
- Mentor team members & Solutions Architects in software development principles, patterns, processes & practices
- Promote the capture & reuse of intellectual capital, including code objects & components
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Develop and oversee overall solution architecture across multiple teams, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure designs that align with Kroger's standards and strategic goals.
• Lead architectural design reviews and draft key documentation, including diagrams, interface specs, and architecture artifacts for delivery teams.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, third-party vendors, and security teams to integrate new technologies and deliver business outcomes effectively.
• Advise on technology roadmaps, mentor engineers, and assess emerging technologies to ensure adoption of modern solutions and best practices
• Drive initiatives in cloud migration, event streaming, API enablement, and data science to modernize and expand business capabilities.
• Ensure minimal business disruption and highest security standards during major migrations and transformations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree Computer science or another related technical field
- Any expertise/experience in business case development, product scoping & project planning with development teams
- Any strong performance management experience of large work groups
- Any delivered innovative results in previous roles demonstrating strong knowledge of industry trends & industry competition
- Any experience integrating open source technologies in high volume production environments with strong knowledge of agile methodology
- 7+ years experience taking a lead role in the successful delivery of complex software & automation systems
- 12+ years experience in software/infrastructure development domain with emphasis on utilizing design patterns & architectural principles to ensure timely delivery of quality solutions

Desired
- Master's Degree Computer science, information systems, or related technical field
- Any experience developing/architecting public cloud-hosted backend services with Azure/GCP
- 5+ years experience in designing eCommerce applications & working on high volume internet scale solutions
- Any experience developing React, Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android)
- Any experience developing/designing a scalable microservices architecture in Go, Java and Node.js

• 10+ years of experience in technical leadership, solution architecture, and cross domain project management.
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, modern application development (APIs, event streaming), and digital transformation.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting to senior executives and collaborating with technical and business teams.
• Practical experience with mentoring technical staff, guiding best practices etc.
• Strong problem solving, adaptability, and ability to recommend and implement strategic technology changes.

ABOUT US

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Client-provided location(s): Blue Ash, OH

Job ID: kroger-176323

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-17T19:28:23