• Company: Federal Express Corporation AMEA
• Category: Professional
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular
• Scheduled Weekly Hours:
• Posting End Date:
• Remote: No
• Location: Hyderabad, Telan 500032, India

DESCRIPTION

As a Principal Architect for R&D is to access the market trends and bring innovative solutions to solve the business / technology problems at FedEx
Along with this, as a Principal Architect it is expected to work with different architects and fully align on the functional and technical runway from the organization level

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Experienced Technologist: A seasoned technologist adept at navigating diverse technologies and skill sets.
• Architect of Robust and Secure Platforms: Expert in crafting robust and scalable platforms, with an unwavering focus on security.
• Innovator of SaaS Solutions: Spearheaded the design and implementation of cutting-edge Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.
• Cloud Platform Expert: Possess extensive expertise in leading cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Hands-On Development Champion: Engage hands-on in developing critical platform components to ensure both viability and optimal performance.
• Continuous Learner: Stay abreast of evolving technologies and industry best practices, including emerging trends like Generative AI (Gen AI).
• Foundation in Enterprise Applications: Possess a solid foundation in core enterprise applications, particularly within Supply Chain Management frameworks.
• Lifecycle Management Expert: Proficient across all phases of the application design and development lifecycle, implementing best practices for efficient project management and delivery.
• Tech trend Integration Specialist: Demonstrated success in identifying and integrating the latest technology trends in the Supply Chain or Logistics domain into enterprise solutions.
• Code Collaboration Enthusiast: Proficient in writing a diverse range of codes on GitHub / GitLab and willing to share code repositories prior to interviews.
• No-Code / Low-Code Platform Delivery: Proven track record in successfully delivering No-Code and Low-Code platforms, demonstrating innovation and adaptability in solution delivery.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Communication Skills: Articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences, including stakeholders, team members, and executives. Foster open communication channels within the team and across departments to facilitate collaboration and alignment.
• Leadership: Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, resilience, and a commitment to excellence. Inspire and motivate team members to embrace challenges, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality solutions. Cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders. Foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and collective success is prioritized over individual achievements.
• Adaptability: Adapt quickly to changing business priorities, technological advancements, and market dynamics. Embrace uncertainty and ambiguity as opportunities for growth and innovation. Remain flexible and open-minded in the face of challenges, seeking creative solutions to complex problems.
• Empathy: Demonstrate empathy and emotional intelligence in your interactions with team members and stakeholders. Understand their perspectives, needs, and concerns, and proactively address them with sensitivity and compassion. Foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Conflict Resolution: Effectively manage conflicts and disagreements within the team or with stakeholders, employing active listening, negotiation, and mediation skills. Seek mutually beneficial resolutions that prioritize team cohesion and project success.
• Decision Making: Make informed decisions based on a balance of data-driven insights, technical expertise, and strategic considerations. Evaluate risks and trade-offs systematically, considering both short-term objectives and long-term implications. Communicate decisions transparently and seek input from relevant stakeholders when appropriate.
• Mentorship: Mentor and coach junior architects and team members, providing guidance, feedback, and support to foster their professional development. Share your knowledge, experience, and best practices generously, empowering others to grow and excel in their roles.
• Influence: Influence organizational strategy, roadmap, and decision-making processes by advocating for architectural best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement. Build consensus and alignment among stakeholders through effective persuasion, negotiation, and storytelling.
• Customer Focus: Maintain a customer-centric mindset, prioritizing the needs and expectations of end-users in all architectural decisions and solutions. Solicit feedback from customers and stakeholders regularly to ensure alignment with business objectives and user requirements.

Technical Skills:

• Java - Angular & Spring framework
• Service-oriented architecture
• API-first
• Cloud-native architecture
• CI/CD principles
• Experience architecting large projects.
• Microservices
• Public cloud experience
• PostGreSQL/Oracle DB / SQL
• Application Security
• Service Virtualization
• Problem Abstraction
• Azure Managed Services (Event Hub, K8s, Storage Accounts)
• Load balancer
• Application deployment Architecture
• UML Modelling

DESIRED SKILL:

• Domain: Logistics,
• Database modelling,
• Application development
  Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems and/or equivalent formal training or work experience. Relevant Master’s degree, TOGAF certification and SAFe Agile certification strongly preferred.
  Experience: Eight (8) 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

• Collaborative Engineering Leader: Collaborated closely with engineering teams to translate architectural blueprints into actionable and deployable solutions.
• Innovative Problem Solver: Identify recurring patterns in application development challenges and propose innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and code quality.
• Strategic Data Modeler: Provide strategic guidance in the development of application data models, prioritizing data integrity and scalability.
• Champion of Innovation: Cultivate a culture of innovation and excellence within the architecture team, fostering creativity and continuous improvement.
• New Technology Trends Adaption: Spend atleast 50% of bandwidth in assessment and introducing new technology trends from market into FedEx
• Reusable Architecture Models : Design and Develop solid roadmap for the reusability of common modules across Organization