Application Architect

Under limited supervision, define processes, and create project level architectures for specific applications. Working with business and data architects, evaluate products and projects to ensure congruency with strategic initiatives and industry trends. Provide technical advise to resolve production problems. Additional Job Description This position exists in an Agile Release Train focused on building solutions to plan and execute FedEx networks. The Application Architect will work with Stakeholders and Enterprise Architects to identify and define enterprise capabilities, build out a long-term roadmap, and create SAFe artifacts for the consumption of the teams to execute the initiatives with a business value driven approach. This will require understanding of the impact and influence of broader industry and technology trends on the strategic business vision to recommend action plans cross FedEx Operating Companies and to FedEx Leadership. This position works to develop an integrated view of the portfolio and repeatable approach to provide insights to enable better prioritization and investment decisions. This role will combine business strategy with technical and application portfolio knowledge to deconstruct complex concepts into smaller, simplified components and capabilities. The Application Architect will provide mentoring for the development of those in less senior positions. Under limited supervision, define processes, and create project level architectures for specific applications. Working with business and data architects, evaluate products and projects to ensure congruency with strategic initiatives and industry trends. Provide technical advise to resolve production problems. Skills/Knowledge/Experience Considered a Plus: Strong communication, leadership and negotiation skills Knowledge of Architectural Patterns Cloud Architecture – Azure, Google Cloud Platform Microservice Patterns Java Spring boot DevOps Concepts and Technologies CICD BDD Tools – Cucumber / Gherkins Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information Systems 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. Domicile Location(s) This position may be domiciled anywhere within the United States. Relocation Relocation assistance may be available based upon business needs. Remote Work Ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based upon business needs. Additional Information Colorado Residents Only – Compensation: Monthly Salary $7755.01 - $14255 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range or starting rate of candidates hired in Colorado. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid Life and AD&D insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid sick leave; paid parental leave, paid vacation, and additional paid time off; geographic pay ranges; 401K with Company match and incentive bonus potential; sales incentive compensation for selling roles. 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