Associate Architect - BI & Analytics at Sysco

Sri Lanka

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from a recognized foreign or local university; a relevant Master’s Degree will be an added qualification
  • A minimum of 10 years of work experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
  • Extensive experience working with and providing solutions for US Fortune 500 clients with significant on-site experience; experience working with offshore teams
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and leverage key services to optimize application deployment and performance. Design and implement containerized solutions using AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS) for orchestrated application deployment
  • Full Stack Development and Data Engineering expertise is a must. Experience with ERP integrations is an added advantage
  • Experience in project estimation techniques, architecture and design patterns and performance engineering
  • Excellent leadership and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly propose and articulate architecture and technology decisions
  • Experience with Google (inferred from truncated text)

Responsibilities

  • Participating in the system specification review process to ensure system requirements can be translated into software design
  • Driving teams and ensuring the overall integrity of the software design and validating it against the system architecture
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers on architectural decisions and technical implementation strategies
  • Actively participating in business value assessment and business requirements elaboration phases
  • Actively participating in the design and development phases to ensure the successful delivery of all Sysco Innovations projects
  • Monitoring key results and generating metrics across the project portfolio
  • Ensuring implementation of industry best practices for security, performance, and maintainability across reporting applications
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product, data engineering, and operations to translate requirements into architectural solutions
  • Building strong relationships across the Sysco hierarchy and mentoring US and SL-based team members; identifying new opportunities to increase efficiencies and drive growth
  • Designing enterprise-level reporting applications utilizing multiple programming frameworks including .NET, Java, and Python to meet diverse business requirements
  • Ensuring cost optimization and resource efficiency across all AWS services utilized in the architecture
  • Designing and architecting solutions that integrate Generative AI capabilities into enterprise reporting applications for enhanced insights and automation
  • Evaluating and recommending appropriate GenAI models and frameworks (such as LLMs) to solve specific business reporting and analytics challenges
  • Implementing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns for context-aware reporting and intelligent question-answering capabilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

BIAnalyticsSoftware ArchitectureSystem DesignMentoringData EngineeringSecurity Best PracticesPerformance OptimizationMetrics Generation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this position?

The position is full-time employment.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Associate Architect role?

The role requires experience with .NET, Java, and Python programming frameworks, expertise in AWS services, and knowledge of Generative AI including LLMs and RAG patterns.

What is the company culture like at Sysco LABS?

Sysco LABS emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers and team members across US and Sri Lanka, and building strong relationships to drive efficiencies and growth.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate Architect position?

A strong candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and has experience driving teams, ensuring software design integrity, implementing best practices in security and performance, and architecting GenAI-integrated solutions.

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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