Responsible for defining application technology and architecture maintaining the architectural runway ensuring feasibility and sustainability managing non-functional requirements defining delivery approaches identifying improvement opportunities monitoring emerging technologies and mentoring other architects for skill development 1 Through cross-team collaboration define the technology and architecture that connects the application solutions within ARTs while guiding the development engineering team in their portion of the solution s design 2 Define build and continuously maintain the application architectural runway to provide a technical foundation that allows teams and ARTs to create new functionality quickly and reliably 3 Collaborate with other architects to ensure application solutions are feasible and sustainable by applying FedEx best practices and design standards 4 Manage non-functional requirements and compliance to ensure application solutions meet necessary quality attributes such as performance scalability security and maintainability for acceptance by stakeholders 5 Collaborate with other architects to define the right delivery approach including processes methods tooling and partners to define and agree on the service design 6 Identify risks and continuous improvement opportunities for application solutions through utilization expert business knowledge 7 Continuously monitor the industry and evaluate new or emerging technologies used by internal teams to ensure they meet FedEx technological standards 8 Coach and mentor other IT architects to develop their skills and expertise Education Bachelor s degree or equivalent in Computer Science Electrical Electronics Engineering MIS or related discipline TOGAF certification and Secure Agile certification strongly preferred Experience Six to seven 6-7 years equivalent work experience in information technology or engineering environment with a direct responsibility for strategy formulation and solution technical architecture as well as designing architecting developing implementing and monitoring efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems Knowledge Skills and Abilities Fluency in English Accuracy Attention to Detail Influencing Persuasion Planning Organizing Problem Solving Project Management Preferred Qualifications Pay Transparency Pay Additional Details FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first one we take seriously We are an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and we are committed to a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status pregnancy including childbirth or a related medical condition physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances Our Company FedEx is one of the world s largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World s Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding Our Philosophy The People-Service-Profit philosophy P-S-P describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision policy or activity FedEx takes care of our people they in turn deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle and return these profits back into the business and invest back in our people Our success in the industry is attributed to our people Through our P-S-P philosophy we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers We care for their well-being and value their contributions to the company Our Culture Our culture is important for many reasons and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors actions and activities in every part of the world The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970 s While other companies can copy our systems infrastructure and processes our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today s global marketplace