FedEx

Data Architect Principal

FedEx$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, applied mathematics, data analytics, statistics, industrial engineering, or a related quantitative field.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as SQL, Python, R, or Java.
  • Proficient in visualization tools like Spotfire, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Experience in data mining, developing statistical models, and visualizing data.
  • Knowledge of machine learning concepts and exposure to cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to perform advanced analytics on large data sets for business insights.
  • Develop and deploy analytical and machine learning models with a general understanding of data engineering.
  • Analyze and interpret data to identify trends and provide data-driven solutions.
  • Create analytical models to identify business improvement insights and help design dashboards.
  • Participate in design sessions to implement experiments and solve business challenges through data analysis.
  • Establish effective working relationships with internal and external information sources.
  • Ensure data quality and accuracy by reconciling disparate sources.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Flexible work environment with a hybrid model in Memphis, TN.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
Works as part of a team to employ scientific methods and data-discovery tools to find new patterns, insights, and relationships in big data; extract meaningful information from multiple large data sets and develop solutions that quickly and visually communicate results. Participates and collaborates in discussions across business and IT teams to understand data product needs. Analyzes data from various databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development and business strategies. Independently works on analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends, insights, and logical data driven solutions for business problems. Develops analytical models and algorithms which apply data to identify business improvement insights and inform the development of processes and tools (e.g. dashboards, other visualizations) for monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating analytical model performance. Ensures accuracy and quality of data, including reconciliation from disparate sources. Partners with other team members to collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and other functional teams. Works alongside other data scientists to understand business questions, identify opportunities to leverage data to drive business solutions, implement models, and monitor outcomes.

Essential Functions
  • Works as part of a team to perform advanced analytics, including predictive Machine Learning (classification and regression, supervised and unsupervised modeling), inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, and qualitative analysis on large data sets that include both structured and unstructured data to develop crucial business insights and communicate to the business in an understandable way.
  • Work as part of a team to develop and deploy analytical and machine learning models (with general understanding of data engineering and ML Ops).
  • Independently works on analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends, insights, and logical data driven solutions for business problems.
  • Develops analytical models and algorithms which apply data to identify business improvement insights and inform the development of processes and tools (e.g. dashboards, other visualizations).
  • Designs and implements reporting dashboards and other visualizations that track and visually communicate key business metrics and provide actionable insights.
  • Participates in design sessions to implement experiments to answer targeted questions and solves known issues by actively engaging with business partners to understand key business challenges.
  • Learn and become fluent working with and understand FedEx data.
  • Identifies internal and external information sources, builds effective working relationships with subject matter experts within FedEx and the external marketplace.
  • Assists with knowledge transfer and training of business intelligence to the FedEx team as a subject matter expert; strongly influences the team by developing, institutionalizing and maintaining a data-driven analysis culture.
  • Analyzes data from various databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development and business strategies.
  • Ensures accuracy and quality of data, including reconciliation from disparate sources.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's in data science, computer science, applied mathematics, data analytics, statistics, industrial engineering, or related quantitative field.

Minimum Experience

Zero (0) to three (3) years relevant experience required. Skills can be gained concurrently with education. Proficiency required in at least one programming language, such as (SQL, Python, R, Java, or similar language) and one visualization tool/package such as (Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, ShinyApp, Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn or similar tool) required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficient in at least one programming language, such as (SQL, Python, R, Java, etc.).
  • Proficient in one visualization tools/packages, such as (Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, ShinyApp, Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn). Exposure to relational database platforms, such as Teradata and Oracle.
  • Experience in data mining, developing/implementing statistical models, machine learning models, algorithms, or visualizing data.
  • Experience with statistical programming languages such as R, Python, SQL, and SAS required.
  • Exposure to Machine Learning modeling, including scripting and Machine Learning libraries in R, Python, or similar.
  • Exposure with Cloud platforms, including storage, querying, and advanced analytics (Azure, GCP, AWS).
  • Understanding of statistics with exposure to linear algebra.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, reports, and related documents.
  • Exposure to data modeling, ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) concepts, query performance tuning and testing.
  • Exposure to large datasets and the management of large data.
  • Experience data modeling, ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) concepts, query performance tuning and testing is a plus.
  • Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau or Spotfire is a plus.
  • Ability to effectively present information to management, end users, co-workers, or vendors.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
  • Experience designing, developing, and deploying machine learning models on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, Cloud Storage, and related services.
  • Experience with large-scale data processing, feature engineering, MLOps, and AI/ML model deployment using Python, SQL, Spark, and cloud-native technologies.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience developing machine learning, predictive analytics, or AI solutions in a cloud environment.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL with experience using Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
  • Experience building and deploying machine learning models for forecasting, classification, anomaly detection, recommendation engines, or NLP use cases.
  • Experience with MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, feature stores, and automated model deployment.
  • Experience communicating analytical insights through dashboards and visualizations using Looker, Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools.


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Additional Details: This is a hybrid position located in Memphis, TN. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week. Posting closes on: 6/11/2026 at 4:00 PM CST/5:00 PM EST.

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About FedEx

FedEx Careers

Join the FedEx team today and be part of a company known globally not just for its reliable shipping and logistics solutions, but for its commitment to innovation, diversity, and professional growth. At FedEx, we believe in nurturing a culture that values every team member's contribution, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Opportunities Await

Whether you're seeking your first job or looking to advance your career, FedEx offers a range of job opportunities across various functions. From operations to marketing, technology to management, FedEx is hiring talented professionals eager to push boundaries and lead in the logistics industry.

Work You'll Do

At FedEx, every position contributes to our success and reputation as a leader in the global market. Join us and help redefine the future of logistics through innovation and technology. Our team members are not just employees; they are innovators and leaders who are crucial to our continued growth and leadership in the industry.

Explore Our Diverse Career Paths

FedEx provides a platform for professional development like no other. With a multitude of career paths and positions, you can find the perfect match for your skills and ambitions. From hands-on operational roles to corporate positions, FedEx empowers you to find your fit and excel.

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Kickstart your career with a FedEx internship. Gain invaluable experience, build your resume, and develop professional skills that will serve you throughout your career. Our internships offer a real-world glimpse into high-level projects and day-to-day operations, guided by leadership committed to your growth and development.

Benefits and Culture

FedEx is dedicated to supporting our team members with comprehensive benefits designed to enhance your life both inside and outside of work. We promote a culture of health, happiness, and engagement, ensuring that every team member has access to career development, diversity training, and leadership programs that pave the way for advancement and personal fulfillment.

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Being part of FedEx means more than just having a job—it means being part of a supportive community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to our business strategy and critical to our success. We encourage networking and collaboration, which are key to fostering innovation and driving growth.

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Learn more about FedEx
Size
228,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+9.2%
Revenue
$74.7 billion
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