Associate Software Architect
About Sysco LABS:
Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 55th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.
Sysco operates 333 distribution centers across 10 countries, with 75,000 colleagues serving approximately 670,000 customer locations, including restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues and more. For fiscal year 2026, which ended June 27, 2026, the company generated sales of more than $84 billion.
Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations.
Sysco LABS’ enterprise technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network and the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer.
The Opportunity
We are currently on the lookout for an Associate Software Architect to join our team.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java Spring Boot, React, and Redux.
Develop and optimize solutions leveraging relational databases and industry-standard data modeling practices.
Design and implement cloud-native applications and services on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Define and enforce development standards, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices.
Evaluate and recommend technology choices, frameworks, and tools.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver business objectives.
Build and integrate RESTful APIs, microservices, and frontend applications following modern development practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability issues across the application stack.
Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and quality guidelines.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including application designs, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on Java, React, database, and AWS-related technologies.
Create clear and comprehensive architecture documentation.
Communicate technical concepts and solution designs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements:
A first degree in Computer Science from a recognized foreign or local university; a relevant master’s degree will be an added qualification.
A minimum of ten years of work experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Must be a hands-on technical leader who can effectively balance architectural responsibilities with active involvement in design, coding, debugging, and implementation activities.
Extensive hands-on experience designing and developing enterprise applications using Java (Java 17+), Spring Boot, React, Redux, relational databases, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with a strong understanding of modern application architecture and cloud-native development practices.
Proficiency in designing and implementing microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and caching solutions.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Knowledge of application security, performance tuning, and DevSecOps practices.
Excellent leadership and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly propose and articulate architecture and technology decisions.
Benefits:
Performance-based annual bonus
Performance rewards and recognition
Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes
Entertainment allowance
Team engagement allowance
Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws
Overseas travel opportunities and exposure to client environments
Hybrid work arrangement
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- First degree in Computer Science from a recognized foreign or local university
- Relevant master's degree
- At least 10 years of work experience
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Hands-on technical leadership with active involvement in architecture, design, coding, debugging, and implementation
- Extensive experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, React, Redux, relational databases, and AWS
- Experience with modern application architecture and cloud-native development
- Experience designing and implementing microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems
- Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database systems and caching solutions
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Knowledge of application security, performance tuning, and DevSecOps practices
- Leadership and negotiation skills, including the ability to articulate architecture and technology decisions
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
Sysco Insights
What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
