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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - **Company:** Family Dollar Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Chesapeake, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $111,000.0 - $123,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Mobile Application Software, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Backend, Information Technology - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E1E845298FF243BAB59385EF4C71222D/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent professional experience. * 7+ years of experience in application development, system integration, or architecture roles * Demonstrated experience designing complex, multi-system enterprise solutions * Strong understanding of application architecture patterns and design principles * Experience working with internal delivery teams and external vendors or system integrators * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences Preferred but not required * Familiarity with retail enterprise systems such as store systems, supply chain, merchandising, or corporate platforms * Working knowledge of: * Web and mobile application architectures * Backend services, APIs, and event-driven integration patterns * Data feeds, messaging platforms, and ETL processes * Experience supporting business-critical, highly integrated systems * Exposure to Agile or hybrid delivery models and SDLC best practices * General understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and enterprise architecture concepts ## Description The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and guiding enterprise application solutions that support Family Dollar's business operations at scale. 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