Aftermarket auto-parts distributor operating across 8 states with logistics-first operations
The Parts Authority is a 50-year-old parts distributor managing logistics and delivery across the Eastern and Western US, now modernizing a legacy tech stack (IBM i, Java, Python, Kafka) while building mobile-first operations. Hiring is heavily skewed toward logistics roles (168 of 257 active openings), with engineering and ops representing a small fraction—typical of a distribution business scaling fulfillment before investing in software transformation.
The Parts Authority distributes aftermarket automotive and truck parts across 8 regional hubs (New York, DC, Georgia, Maryland, Arizona, New Jersey, California, Ohio). Founded in 1973, the company now operates with 5,001–10,000 employees across warehouse, sales, and dispatch functions. Core operations revolve around inventory management, same-day delivery, and field sales—supported internally by legacy systems (IBM i) and a stack including POS, Java, Python, Kafka, and mobile apps (React Native, iOS, Android). The company is actively modernizing its tech infrastructure and expanding workforce capacity in response to growing demand.
IBM i, Java, Python, Apache Kafka, Percona XtraDB Cluster, React Native, iOS, Android, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and standard Microsoft Office tools.
Headquartered in Lake Success, New York, with distribution centers in Washington DC, Georgia, Maryland, Arizona, New Jersey, California, and Ohio. Currently hiring in the United States and France.
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