Software Architecture Manager
United States Cold Storage · Camden, New Jersey, United States ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Company size
- 1000+
- Salary
- USD 160,000 – 190,000 / year
United States Cold Storage · Camden, New Jersey, United States ·
Lead a team to design and modernize cloud-native, event-driven warehouse management systems in Java/Spring, migrating from monoliths to microservices while enforcing architectural standards and SRE practices.
Software Architecture Manager
Design the architecture behind systems that keep the food supply moving.
Who We Are:
United States Cold Storage owns and operates one of the most complex temperature-controlled logistics networks in North America. Every day, our systems coordinate the storage and movement of food at national scale across a network of state-of-the-art distribution centers, including multiple highly automated warehouse facilities.
We continue to advance our core warehouse and logistics platforms. Our current focus is on modular, event-driven, API-first and cloud architectures. We continue to enhance reliability and accelerate engineering productivity by strengthening our SRE and AI practices. This is a large investment in innovation to continue to drive operational excellence at our facilities.
If you want to build durable systems that operate in the physical world at scale, this is that opportunity.
The Role:
The Software Architecture Manager will lead the team defining how we build software at US Cold Storage.
You will set the architectural standards for our cloud-native warehouse management system.
You will guide our transformation from monolith to event-driven microservices.
You will define the patterns that deliver sub-second, always-on performance at scale.
You will own the guardrails every development team ships behind.
This is both a hands-on technical role and a practice-building leadership position.
You will report to the Associate Director of Software Development and collaborate with a team of architects, technical leads and software development managers.
What You Will Own:
Technical Environment
We are embarking on a multi-year modernization effort running alongside live operations.
What We Are Looking For:
Preferred Experience:
Why This Role is Different:
You will build US Cold’s first dedicated architecture team:
You will architect systems that stand the test of time.
Compensation & Structure:
Operational Context:
This role is primarily technical and office-based, with occasional interaction in operational environments depending on system needs.
Benefits Include:
If annual hours are attained, these benefits may apply. Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Supplemental Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Spouse Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Savings Plan, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Referral program & Commuter Benefit (NJ ONLY).
Physical & Operational Context:
May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities. Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity. Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential equipment as required. Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and/or special events. Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication. Attend in-person meetings and/or training on a regular basis. Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills. Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies. Work independently and coordinate with others. Fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity standards.
Additional Information:
Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.
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