Join the Future of Supply Chain Innovation at FedEx Dataworks
FedEx Dataworks, a pioneering organization born out of FedEx, is revolutionizing the way supply chains work by connecting the physical and digital worlds. We're on a mission to make supply chains work smarter for everyone by harnessing data, removing barriers, and building solutions that generate value. As a Cloud Engineer III, you will play a critical role in designing, building, deploying, and managing cloud platform services that support complex applications at enterprise scale.
About FedEx Dataworks
FedEx Dataworks is an organization that brings together the power of data and technology to transform the supply chain industry. With a strong foundation in FedEx, a pioneer that ships nearly 20 million packages a day, we're creating opportunities for FedEx, our customers, and the world at large. Our goal is to make supply chains work smarter by:
- Exploring and harnessing data to define and solve true problems
- Removing barriers between data sets to create new avenues of insight
- Building and iterating on solutions that generate value
- Acting as a change agent to advance curiosity and performance
Job Summary
As a Cloud Engineer III, you will be responsible for the design, build, deployment, integration, and management of private, public, and/or hybrid cloud platform services supporting the development of complex applications at enterprise scale. You will work closely with architects, leads, and peer engineering teams to ensure deployed services meet the highest levels of scalability, reliability, and performance while balancing security, maintainability, reliability, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud Infrastructure Development: Develop, deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud infrastructure, primarily Azure, to support complex applications at enterprise scale.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Application Architects, Leads, Cloud Infrastructure Architects, and other stakeholders to build infrastructure for applications and integrations following FedEx Platform Guidelines and Principles.
- AGILE Process: Participate in AGILE process to plan, design, build, and ensure infrastructure is available and ready for software engineers in a timely manner.
- Cloud-Based Applications: Ensure cloud-based applications and services run efficiently, securely, and reliably.
- Monitoring and Alerting: Collaborate with FedEx Reliability team to monitor and alert for application infrastructure and software components efficiently.
- Performance Optimization: Optimize infrastructure performance, cost, and scalability.
- Problem-Solving: Provide guidance to Leads and Engineers with solutions to problems that may arise during the SDLC.
- Cloud Operations: Automate cloud operations to streamline deployment, scaling, and other repetitive tasks using Infrastructure as Code.
- Documentation: Develop and maintain documentation on cloud infrastructure, share best practices.
- Security: Implement security policies for cloud environments, monitor for vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance.
Essential Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree/equivalent in computer science, engineering, or information systems and/or equivalent formal training or work experience.
Experience
Three to four (3-4) years' experience in cloud engineering or related field. Experience providing leadership in a general planning or consulting setting. Some experience as a leader or a senior member of multi-function project teams.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Azure Cloud Platform: Experience with Azure cloud platform.
- Networking: Demonstrable understanding of the 7 layers of the OSI Network Model.
- System Administration: Conversant in system administration skills and tasks that a well-rounded technologist may need to perform.
- Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
- Programming Languages: Experience with one or more programming languages.
- Automation and Scripting: Automation and scripting in Powershell and Bash.
- DevOps and CICD Pipelines: Experience with DevOps and CICD pipelines, specifically Terraform.
- Kubernetes: Kubernetes experience either with AKS or managing your own Kubernetes cluster.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Degree: A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements.
- Leadership Experience: Experience providing leadership in a general planning or consulting setting.
- Large-Scale Projects: Experience in completing difficult projects, e.g., programming projects, system admin, large deployment, or migration projects.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At FedEx Dataworks, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages growth, learning, and innovation. As a Cloud Engineer III, you will have opportunities to:
- Develop new skills and expertise in cloud engineering and related technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and drive innovation.
- Contribute to the development of new solutions and services that transform the supply chain industry.
- Advance your career through leadership opportunities and professional development programs.
Work Environment and Company Culture
FedEx Dataworks is a remote-friendly organization that values flexibility, work-life balance, and employee well-being. We offer:
- Remote work options within the United States.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive salary: $104,960 to $157,440 per year.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Retirement and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about cloud engineering, innovation, and transforming the supply chain industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and answer the job screening questionnaire by 5 pm EST on 11/22/24.
We Encourage You to Apply!
Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
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