Enterprise Architect

Lead the long range planning for the structure and interaction of the enterprise's major types/sources of data, information needs, and business processes/strategy.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for decisions/priorities regarding the overall enterprise's architecture.  
• Translate business needs into architectural solutions (current and target state) and defining solutions to problems through application of information technology. 
• Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards/guidelines that direct integration of multiple platforms. 
• Develop/document the framework for integration/implementation for changes to architectural standards. 
• Determine architecture solutions that meet performance, scalability, reliability and security needs. 
• Provide technical guidance to project team. 
• Coach the development of Jr. IT architects 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Additional Functions

• Part of a central architecture organization supporting global operations. Architect key initiatives for the enterprise to drive business value.  
• Responsible for providing options as part of architecture recommendation.  
• Translate business needs into architectural solutions (current and target state) and defining solutions to problems through application of information technology  
• Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards / guidelines for architecture deliverables  
• Develop/document the framework for integration/implementation for changes to architectural standards.  
• Determine architecture solutions that meet performance, scalability, reliability and security needs  
• Experience with cloud security best practices  
• Provide technical guidance to project team  
• Coach the development of Jr. IT architects 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced experience with Sparx EA Enterprise Architecture tools like LeanIX, Sparx EA, etc.  
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, including microservices, event-driven, and serverless patterns  
• Experience in common UI/UX frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js  
• Proficient in programming languages like Java, Golang or Python  
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (Git, Azure DevOps)  
• Experience with web service development (REST, GraphQL)  
• Understanding of data modeling, database design, and query optimization\ 
• Experience with serverless design and low-code platforms 
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and processes  
• Experience with cloud security best practices 

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems and/or equivalent formal training.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years equivalent work experience in information technology or engineering environment.

Domicile Information

This will be a hybrid position domiciled in either Memphis, TN or Plano, TX.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: US Pay Range: $9,719.96/mo - $16,523.93/mo

Additional Details:

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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