Sr. Solutions Architect

Serves as a solutions expert , at the business unit level developing the most advanced end-to-end solution architecture for highly complex and significant initiatives in partnership with key business and IT stakeholders. Exposes current state architecture and identifies options for future state architecture. Works closely with business and IT stakeholders creating solutions that balance competing... interests and concerns. Develops plans for and facilitates the migration from current to selected future state by providing technical leadership to multiple initiatives. Mentors those in less senior positions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information Systems, business and/or equivalent formal training or work experience. Five (5) years work experience in information technology or engineering environment. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirement.
Job Information Details
? The Sr. Solutions Architect works closely with business and technical stakeholders at all levels of the FedEx Enterprise to translate FedEx's business strategy and initiatives into actionable strategic roadmaps.
? Understand the business need, leverage the industry and technology trends, and develop the strategic business vision to recommend action plans across FedEx Enterprise and to FedEx Leadership.
? Develop an integrated view of the Express portfolio to enable better prioritization and investment decisions.
? Collaborate with Stakeholders and Architects to identify and define enterprise capabilities, build out a long-term roadmap, and create SAFe artifacts, IRIS & SPARX design documents for the consumption of the teams to execute the initiatives with a value delivery approach.
? Combine business strategy with technical and application portfolio knowledge to deconstruct complex concepts into smaller, simplified components and capabilities.
? Provide mentoring for the development of those in less senior positions.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience Considered a Plus
? 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)
? Strong understanding of business capability management strategies and solutions with hands-on experience architecting, designing, implementing, and delivering solutions
? Experience in decomposing the demands in manageable, releasable, testable, and deployable increments
? Major project leadership experience developing enterprise-level projects and products
? Knowledge of Business Architecture Guild (BIZBOK) and The Open Architecture Framework (TOGAF) or other architectural frameworks
? Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Proven executive presentation skills
? Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work in a dynamic team environment and interact with resources from technical and business organizations
? Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience and architecture practice experience
? Knowledge of the Transportation and Logistics industry domain, business concepts and IT needs
Work Location(s)/Domicile:
? Desired location for this position would be Collierville, TN, Pittsburgh, PA, Colorado Springs, CO, Orlando, FL, Plano, TX however, this position may be located anywhere within the United States.
Relocation:
? Relocation assistance may be available based upon business needs.
Additional InformationSalary Range Estimate: Monthly Salary: $9,854.00 - $17,546.00. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role. 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.
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Job Posting End Date: 01-31-2024
We recognize that our people do their best work when they have an outstanding benefits package to help. In addition to a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity, we offer comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage at limited employee cost, a generous 401K match, tuition reimbursement for what comes next professionally, and a flexible work environment that helps you balance it all.It's also important to us that our people have time to relax and recharge. That means multiple weeks of paid vacation available day one, paid parental leave (including for adoptive parents), paid sick leave, and additional time off.
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 530,000 employees 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 Magazine: No. 18 among ?World?s Most Admired Companies? (2023)
? Newsweek Magazine: One of ?America?s Most Responsible Companies? (2023)
? Forbes Magazine: One of ?Americas Best Large Employers? (2023)
? Newsweek Magazine: One of 'America?s Greatest Work Places for Diversity' (2023)
? FORTUNE Magazine: One ofthe ?Blue Ribbon Companies? that appears on 4+ Fortune Annual Award Rankings (2023)
? FreightWaves: #1 Among the ?Top 500 For-Hire Carriers? (2023)
? FreightWaves:Freight-Tech 25 Award, honoring innovation and disruption within the freight industry (2023)
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 [email protected]

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