Systems Architect

Company Overview

Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 24 locations – 19 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Job Summary

Heinen’s is seeking a Systems Architect to help shape the future of our application and infrastructure landscape. In this role, you will design, modernize, and support enterprise systems with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure cloud-native solutions. You will collaborate closely with application developers, business partners, and external vendors to modernize legacy platforms, integrate cloud services, and deliver scalable, secure technology solutions that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and secure system architectures, primarily within Microsoft Azure
• Support and integrate Azure-based solutions with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) systems
• Lead and support the modernization of legacy C# .NET and Microsoft SQL Server applications
• Partner with development teams throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure consistent, high-quality deployments
• Provide architectural guidance for on premises to cloud migrations, APIs, and web services
• Embed security, performance, availability, and compliance best practices into all designs
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and design standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs
• Identify opportunities to enhance system functionality, performance, and efficiency
• Manage assigned project deliverables, timelines, and dependencies
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Analyze business processes and recommend automation and system improvements
• Develop and maintain testing processes to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues
• Assist with project planning, effort estimation, and delivery timelines
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of experience in systems architecture, application development, or related roles
• Strong experience with Microsoft technologies, including:
  1. Windows Server, Active Directory, and IIS
  2. C# .NET (Framework and .NET Core) and Microsoft SQL Server
  3. Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Key Vault)
• Experience designing system architectures, integrations, and data models
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and Git
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and enterprise architecture principles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.