IT Manager, Platform Engineering

FedEx
Collierville, TN, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$116,640.0 - $250,468.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Microsoft Azure Software as a Service Cloud Engineering Information Systems DevOps Systems Development Life Cycle Reliability Engineering Salesforce.Com Software Engineering Systems Architecture
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Software Organization Google Cloud 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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