IT Manager, Platform Engineering

FedEx
Collierville, United States of America
26 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 250K

Job location

Collierville, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Azure
Software as a Service
Cloud Engineering
Information Systems
DevOps
Systems Development Life Cycle
Reliability Engineering
Salesforce
Software Engineering
Systems Architecture
Software Organization
Google Cloud Platform
Adobe
Information Technology
Integration Frameworks
Mulesoft

Job description

The IT Manager, Platform Engineering role leads a team of software engineers in the design, development, and delivery of resilient enterprise solutions. This posting will be used to fill multiple manager roles that engineer SaaS platforms for Sales/Marketing or IBM Sterling B2B/EDI integration. These positions collaborate closely with product, architecture, and business partners to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions. The role demands strong leadership, deep technical acumen, and a forward-thinking mindset to guide teams in adopting modern engineering practices, including Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and AI-driven solutions., Team Leadership & Mentorship

  • Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
  • Manage team performance, providing coaching and career development opportunities to grow engineering talent.
  • Champion an environment of collaboration, high quality IT practices and continuous improvement.

Technical Strategy & Execution

  • Guide the team in the end-to-end delivery of software, from architectural design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Ensure the team's work aligns with the strategic product roadmap and enterprise architecture standards.
  • Drive the implementation of resilient and scalable engineering solutions,

Innovation & Critical Thinking

  • Lead the exploration and adoption of new technologies, including AI, to drive efficiency and deliver business value.
  • Partner with stakeholders to translate complex business problems into clear, actionable engineering plans.
  • Promote critical thinking and a first-principles approach to problem-solving within the team.

Requirements

  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate technical teams, build a positive culture, and manage performance.
  • Critical Thinking: Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous challenges.
  • Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of modern software development practices, system architecture, and SDLC.
  • Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a history of successful cross-functional partnership.
  • Resilience & SRE: Strong knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering principles and experience building highly available, scalable systems.
  • Platform Experience: Background in enterprise software development. Specific experience in one of the following is highly desired:
  • SaaS platforms and Cloud Engineering (e.g., Salesforce, Adobe, GCP, Azure)
  • B2B integration platforms (e.g., IBM Sterling, MuleSoft) and EDI standards.
  • Emerging Technology: Knowledgeable in the application of AI and other new technologies in an enterprise context., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a demonstrated progression of responsibility.
  • 2+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership role (e.g., Tech Lead, Team Lead, or Engineering Manager).
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, high-quality software projects.
  • Strong understanding of agile development methodologies.

Benefits & conditions

USA: $9,208.38/mo - $20,872.33/mo, CO: $9,208.38/mo - $20,002.65/mo, CA: $9,719.96/mo - $16,575.08/mo, NJ: $9,719.96/mo - $15,551.93/mo, OH & VT: $9,719.96/mo - $16,523.93/mo, MN: $9,719.96/mo - $19,132.97/mo, IL & NV: $9,719.96/mo - $20,002.65/mo, MD, NY & WA: $9,719.96/mo - $20,872.33/mo, MA: $10,231.53/mo - $20,872.33/mo, RI: $11,254.69/mo - $19,132.97/mo, CT: $11,254.69/mo - $20,002.65/mo, DC & HI: $11,766.26/mo - $20,002.65/mo, NYC: $11,766.26/mo - $20,872.33/mo

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