Solutions Architect

Company: FedEx Services
Job Title: Solutions Architect
Job Requisition Number: RC495597
Category: Information Technology
Pay Type: Exempt
Locations:
Plano, Texas 75024
United States

Job Summary:
Under limited guidance, works at the business unit level developing the end-to-end solution architecture for significant initiatives in partnership with key business and IT stakeholders.  Expose current state architecture and identify options for future state architecture.  Works closely with business and IT stakeholders creating solutions that balance competing interests and concerns.  Develop plans for and facilitate the migration from current to selected future state by providing technical leadership to multiple initiatives. Mentor those in less senior positions.

Job Specific Information:
This position calls for a lead architect with strong technical background to quickly gain deep domain knowledge, as well as, knowledge of business functionalities to become an SME in eCommerce.  This person will be expected to align with various IT and business teams to build a robust retail or commercial value stream and align with scrum teams to ensure stability of commercial and backend systems.  This role will be critical to ensure architectural alignment as defined by our EAs. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilites:

• Expose current state architecture and identify options for future state architecture.
  
• Develop plans for and facilitate the migration from current to selected future state by providing technical leadership to multiple initiatives.
  
• Mentor those in less senior positions.
  

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Considered a Plus:

• Strong knowledge of systems integration and agile processes required. 
  
• Proven ability to learn quickly is a must.
  
• Deep understanding of API design, cloud technologies, enterprise architecture, application security. 
  
• Genuine interest in technology, innovation and being a leader. 
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information Systems, business and/or equivalent formal training or work experience.
  
• Five (5) years equivalent work experience in information technology or engineering environment.
  
• A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirement.  
  
•  Ability to lead, working collaboratively and creatively with business and IT stakeholders.  
  
• Strong human relation and communication skills.
  

Domicile: This position will be domiciled in Plano, TX (Dallas area). 

Remote Work: The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need.

Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available based on business need.

Application Instructions/Deadline:
Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by close of business (5:00pm CST) on the date below.  If the date below is blank, there is no specified closing date for this requisition.
Friday, April 1, 2022

FedEx. Where now meets next.

Our vision is to be the earth's most engaged advocates of connected commerce where open borders, new markets and fair, sustainable practices are the norm for the billions of personal supply chains being managed every day in our always on, mobile-first world. We stand for ease, access and opportunity. We lead purposeful innovation, champion entrepreneurs, advocate free trade and empower humans and their place in the era of autonomy and AI. We fight for our customers, a more sustainable planet and an ethical playing field.

FedEx inspires its more than 570,000 team members to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

FedEx has been recognized on many different lists both for business success and for being a great employer:

• Fortune "World’s Most Admired Companies" – 2021
• Forbes "Best Employers for Diversity" - 2021
• LinkedIn "Top 100 Companies" - 2021
• TIME "100 Most Influential Companies" - 2021
• World HRD Congress "Best Gender Equality Workplace" – 2021
• InsiderPro ComputerWorld "Best Places to Work for IT" – 2021

Application Instructions/Deadline:

Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by close of business (5:00pm CST) on the date below. If the date below is blank, there is no specified closing date for this requisition.

FedEx Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics disability, or protected Veteran status.

FedEx Services does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, FedEx Services is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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