Solutions Architect- Hybrid- Journeys Distribution Center- Lebanon, TN

Genesco Inc

Lebanon, TN

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Lebanon, TN

POSTED

6 days ago

Description

The Ideal Candidate

The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions aligned to Genesco's business strategy and enterprise architecture standards within assigned application tower(s), with a strong focus on distribution, warehouse, and logistics systems.

This role partners closely with business stakeholders, product teams, infrastructure, security, and development teams to translate business capabilities into scalable, secure, and integrated technical solutions.

Operating within a hybrid delivery model, the Solutions Architect works closely with Genesco's outsourcing partner to ensure solution clarity, architectural alignment, and quality execution. This role provides architectural direction, design governance, and implementation oversight to ensure solutions are sustainable, supportable, and aligned to enterprise standards.

As a key technical leader within warehouse and distribution systems, this role supports platforms such as WMS, WCS, LMS, and related integrations across the enterprise ecosystem.

How You Will Make an 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

Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have

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

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About the Company

Genesco Inc

Founded in 1924, in Nashville, Tennessee, Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) is a $3 billion specialty retail leader that sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel and accessories in more than 2,800 retail stores and leased departments throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Little Burgundy, Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Lids Clubhouse, Johnston & Murphy, and on internet websites www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com, www.shibyjourneys.com, www.schuh.co.uk, www.littleburgundyshoes.com, www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.lids.com, www.lids.ca, www.lidslockerroom.com, www.lidsclubhouse.com, http://shop.neweracap.com/ , www.trask.com, www.suregripfootwear.com and www.dockersshoes.com.

The Company's Lids Sports Group division, based in Indianapolis, operates the Lids headwear stores, the Locker Room by Lids and other team sports fan shops and single team clubhouse stores. In addition, Genesco sells wholesale footwear under its Johnston & Murphy brand, the Trask brand, the licensed Dockers brand, G.H. Bass & Co., SureGrip, and other brands.

For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Sports and Physical Recreation

FOUNDED

1924

WEBSITE

http://www.genesco.com/