Technical Fellow - Platform Engineering at FedEx

, , Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud architecture, Azure, GCP, OCI, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Infrastructure as code, Linux, Bash, JavaScript, Java, NodeJS, Go, TypeScript, Strategic leadership

Industry

Freight and Package Transportation

Description

Company:NLD FedEx Express Netherlands B.V. Address: Taurusavenue 125 Scheduled Weekly Hours:39.25 Worker Type:Regular Posting Start Date17-Apr-2026 Posting Close Date:28-May-2026 Job Family:FXE-EU: Technical Fellow (ID) Position Summary: Key responsibilities: Set the technical vision and roadmap for cloud platform evolution, ensuring alignment with FedEx enterprise architecture and business priorities. Influence cloud adoption strategy, guiding key decisions on platform architecture, tooling, and vendor choices across public cloud providers (Azure, GCP, OCI) Drive platform governance, including defining guardrails, compliance standards, and cost optimization strategies in collaboration with Security, Architecture, and Finance teams. Serve as a cloud subject matter expert (SME) and trusted advisor to executives, engineering leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders. Champion platform standardization and modernization, advocating for use of internal frameworks, IaC practices, and self-service models. Mentor and upskill senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical depth across the organization. Evaluate emerging cloud-native technologies, assessing their maturity, feasibility, and alignment with business needs. Prototype new capabilities, test PoCs (proof-of-concepts), and transition successful innovations into production-ready services. Engage with enterprise security, networking, data, and operations teams to ensure platform design aligns with enterprise policies and SLA requirements. Act as the senior strategic leader driving cloud-native infrastructure and technical innovation. The ideal candidate will have: Understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts (network, storage, OS, virtualisation, containerisation) Experience with Azure, AWS, GCP or OCI Experience managing cloud-based Kubernetes Clusters Extensive knowledge of container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Knowledge of RedHat Enterprise Linux and other distributed Linux systems Experience in scripting/programming languages (e.g. Bash, JavaScript, Java, NodeJS, Go, Spring Boot, TypeScript) Strong experience in declarative “infrastructure as code” scripting language, preferably Terraform Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders with an appreciation of and focus on customer needs Experience working in cross-functional platform teams Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to explain cloud concepts to senior stakeholders Establishing relationships and maintaining contains with people from a variety of backgrounds Previous experience of database technologies (Azure Postgres, SQL, MongoDB, Azure Cosmos, Cassandra, DataStax) Develops initiatives, proposals and business cases within area of expertise. Acts as subject matter expert and shares knowledge with peers and management. What we offer: FedEx offers employees a competitive benefits and reward package including a wide array of formal training and on the job learning opportunities; FedEx is one of the most admired companies and trusted brands year after year; In joining FedEx, every team member commits to our Purple Promise — to make every FedEx experience outstanding—for the customer and for our fellow team members; Being a part of FedEx means you are a part of a global network of solutions that only continues to strengthen its capability to deliver what our customers need anytime, anywhere. Analytical Skills;Influencing & Persuasion Skills;Leadership Skills;Judgement & Decision Making Skills;Presentation Skills; FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all Our Company FedEx Express 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. FedEx Express is the world's largest express-transportation company. Serving 220 countries globally, we have the world's most advanced and reliable global air-ground express distribution network. Delivering parcels on time, to the right place is our business. So much so, we are continually expanding and refining our uniquely integrated all-cargo express network. A network that relies as equally on its transportation, communication, and information technology infrastructure as it does on its people. Over more than 425,000 team members around the world embody the can-do spirit that has made us one of the most admired and reputable companies in the world. They are united by their commitment to the Purple Promise — to make every FedEx experience outstanding — and committed to our success in connecting people and possibilities around the world. In return, we provide our team members with a safe, inclusive and rewarding workplace environment where everyone has opportunities to grow and thrive.

Responsibilities

The Technical Fellow will set the technical vision and roadmap for cloud platform evolution while driving platform governance and standardization. They will serve as a subject matter expert to mentor senior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.