FedEx

Enterprise Architect

FedEx$96K — $217K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or information systems.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT or engineering environments.
  • Expert knowledge of Java and its modern ecosystems.
  • Experience designing applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Familiarity with AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot.
  • Strong communication skills for interfacing with stakeholders.
  • General understanding of hardware, software, and network architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Define and create project-level architectures for applications.
  • Architect scalable and secure cloud-native systems on GCP.
  • Lead architectural discussions and establish best practices.
  • Evaluate products and projects for strategic alignment with business goals.
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance coding and documentation efficiency.
  • Mentor and support junior developers to cultivate technical excellence.
  • Address complex production and integration challenges collaboratively.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
Full Job Description
Under limited supervision, define processes, and create project level architectures for specific applications.

Essential Functions
  • System Design & Modernization: Architect scalable, resilient, and secure application ecosystems, leading the transition of legacy systems into modern, cloud-native architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Technical Leadership: Drive architectural decisions, lead system design reviews, and establish coding standards and best practices for the engineering teams.
  • Strategic Alignment: Work closely with business and data architects to evaluate products and projects, ensuring application designs align with strategic business initiatives and industry trends.
  • AI-Driven Development: Use AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) as a natural part of your daily workflow to accelerate implementation, draft documentation, and make sense of unfamiliar codebases.
  • Governance & Compliance: Ensure that all architectural designs and AI-assisted outputs are validated against enterprise needs, including security, compliance, performance, and reliability.
  • Mentorship: Actively mentor and support developers and less senior colleagues, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Provide high-level technical advice and hands-on coding support to resolve complex production and integration challenges.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Architecture & Design: Deep understanding of modern application architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture, API design).
  • Hands-on Builder: Willingness to be hands-on with code-this role goes beyond diagrams and planning.
  • Core Tech Stack: Strong, expert-level knowledge of Java development and its modern ecosystems.
  • Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience designing and deploying applications in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • AI Tooling: Comfortable using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) as part of your everyday workflow for learning, building, and documenting.
  • Communication: Strong communicator who can seamlessly connect with business stakeholders, vendor teams, and developers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Broad Knowledge: General knowledge of hardware, software, and network architecture dependencies.
  • Bonus: AI Native knowledge and experience integrating AI/ML models into enterprise applications is a major plus.


Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information Systems and/or equivalent formal.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years equivalent work experience in information technology or engineering environment. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirement.

Domicile Information:

This position is eligible for remote work and may be located anywhere within the United States excluding AK, HI and U.S. territories, however if you live within the 50 miles radius of a campus you will be required to work at a FedEx campus location several times per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay:

Additional Details: Application Criteria: Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire.

USA: $8,007.29/mo - $18,149.85/mo, CO: $8,007.29/mo - $17,393.61/mo, CA: $8,452.14/mo - $14,413.11/mo, NJ: $8,452.14/mo - $13,523.42/mo, ME, OH & VT: $8,452.14/mo - $15,124.88/mo, MN: $8,452.14/mo - $16,637.36/mo, IL & NV: $8,452.14/mo - $17,393.61/mo, MD, NY, VA & WA: $8,452.14/mo - $18,149.85/mo, MA: $8,896.99/mo - $18,149.85/mo, RI: $9,786.68/mo - $16,637.36/mo, CT: $9,786.68/mo - $17,393.61/mo, DC & HI: $10,231.53/mo - $17,393.61/mo, NYC: $10,231.53/mo - $18,149.85/mo

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire.

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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.

Join Our Community

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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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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