Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Position Summary:
The Domain Application Architect provides leadership in the development of software application solutions used by the business community within their application domain. This leadership includes solution design, implementation, and maintenance that is consistent with the defined enterprise software architecture standards.
What you will do:
- Communicate and ensure adherence to architecture standards across the team’s product portfolio
- Design and develop programs according to the specifications and established coding standards, and testing them for accuracy and optimal performance
- Analyze current business systems, determining the scope and estimates for tasks related enhancements or issues that need to be resolved
- Analyze software packages as potential solutions
- Create Software Architecture artifacts and present them for review at the Application Engineering Council (AAC)
- Collaborate with internal customers to establish technical requirements
- Perform integrated testing of systems for accuracy, reliability, and optimal performance
- Perform system software maintenance, support, and requirements analysis
- Conduct and facilitate formal code reviews
- Continue to learn and apply AI as part of our dev/ops process
- Leveraging SWAT mentality on Customer/Sales initiatives which may require Dev and BA work
- Roadmapping security vulnerability activities and quick deploy practices with AI
When you will work:
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
- Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI or Atlanta, GA with 1 day remote
What you'll bring to the table:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
- 4-6 years of previous software development experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
- Demonstrated mastery of current development and design technologies required.
- Application/database design and architecture experience required.
- Strong commitment to software quality required.
- Proven analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills required
- Solid customer focus, teamwork, innovation, creativity, and relationship building required.
- Must have good written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.
- Must have the ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
- Must demonstrate drive and initiative and be highly motivated toward company, team, and individual results and maintain a high focus on priorities.
- Ability to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, and reference established precedents and policies.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 4-6 years of software development experience or equivalent education, training, and experience
- Mastery of current development and design technologies
- Application, database design, and architecture experience
- Strong commitment to software quality
- Analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Customer focus, teamwork, innovation, creativity, and relationship-building skills
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage time, multitask, prioritize, and work independently or collaboratively
- Drive, initiative, motivation, and focus on company, team, and individual results
- Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using established precedents and policies
What We Do
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee. Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
