Software Architect - Java 

The Big Picture   

Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 56th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.      

Sysco employs over 75,000 associates, has 337 smart distribution facilities worldwide and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2025 that ended June 29, 2025, the company generated sales of more than $81.4 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.    

For more information, visit: www.syscolabs.lk   

We are currently on the lookout for a Software Architect  to join our team. 

The Role: 

• Design and document scalable, modular, and secure software architectures using Java and related technologies. 

• Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices. 

• Evaluate and recommend technology choices, frameworks, and tools. 

• Develop proof-of-concept solutions to assess new technologies and approaches. 

• Work closely with product managers, developers, and DevOps teams to align technical strategies with business goals. 

• Provide mentorship and guidance to the engineering team on architectural decisions and trade-offs. 

• Ensure system designs meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements. 

• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks and inefficiencies. 

• Lead code reviews to ensure adherence to architectural principles and coding standards. 

• Create clear and comprehensive architecture documentation. 

• Communicate technical designs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

The Profile: 

• 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. 

• Extensive experience with Java (Java 8+), Spring Framework and ORM frameworks. 

• 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: 

• US dollar-linked compensation 

• 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.