Senior Solutions Architect - Transforming Business Strategy into Technical Roadmaps for FedEx's Innovative Enterprise Solutions

Join FedEx: Where Now Meets Next

At FedEx, we're not just delivering packages; we're connecting people and possibilities around the world. As a leader in the logistics and transportation industry, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and empowering our employees to make a difference. We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Solutions Architect to join our team and help drive our business forward with cutting-edge technical solutions.

About the Role

As a Senior Solutions Architect at FedEx, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing advanced end-to-end solution architectures for complex initiatives across our enterprise. You'll work closely with business and IT stakeholders to understand their needs, identify opportunities for growth, and design solutions that balance competing interests. Your technical expertise and leadership will be instrumental in driving our business strategy forward and shaping the future of connected commerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of FedEx's business strategy and initiatives, translating them into actionable technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify and define enterprise capabilities, build out long-term roadmaps, and create SAFe artifacts, IRIS, and SPARX design documents.
• Provide technical leadership to multiple initiatives, facilitating the migration from current to future state architectures.
• Mentor and guide less senior Solutions Architects in developing their skills and expertise.
• Combine business strategy with technical and application portfolio knowledge to deconstruct complex concepts into simplified components and capabilities.
• Develop an integrated view of the Express portfolio to enable better prioritization and investment decisions.
• Leverage industry and technology trends to recommend action plans across FedEx Enterprise and to FedEx Leadership.

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent formal training or work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in an information technology or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of business capability management strategies and solutions, with hands-on experience architecting, designing, implementing, and delivering solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with proven executive presentation skills.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work in a dynamic team environment, interacting with resources from technical and business organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

To stand out in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Experience in Java/C#/.NET, Webservices, API management with API-First philosophy, Microservices, and Cloud Native Development.
• Experience in Cloud environments and platforms like Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.
• Experience working with business and IT architects in requirements analysis and modeling tools (e.g., IRIS Business Architect, SPARX, ER Studio, or other modeling tools).
• Knowledge of Business Architecture Guild (BIZBOK) and The Open Architecture Framework (TOGAF) or other architectural frameworks.
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience and architecture practice experience.
• Knowledge of the Transportation and Logistics industry domain, business concepts, and IT needs.

Career Growth and Learning Benefits

At FedEx, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll have opportunities to:

• Work on complex and challenging projects that drive business innovation.
• Develop your technical expertise and leadership skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.
• Participate in training and development programs to stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies.

Work Environment and Company Culture

FedEx is a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration. As a remote worker, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere while still being connected to our global team. We're committed to providing a work environment that supports our employees' well-being and success.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• A monthly salary range of $9,854 - $17,546.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage at limited employee cost.
• A generous 401K match.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Multiple weeks of paid vacation available day one.
• Paid parental leave (including for adoptive parents).
• Paid sick leave and additional time off.

Join Our Team

If you're a motivated and experienced technical leader looking to drive business innovation, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Senior Solutions Architect and help shape the future of connected commerce.

FedEx is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.

Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and make a difference in the world of logistics and transportation. Apply now and let's build the future together!