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# Technical Specialist/Advisor - Data & AI

- **Company:** FedEx
- **Location:** Memphis, TN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,131.0 - $187,288.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Client Server Models, Information Systems, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Information Technology, Terraform, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://fedex.paradox.ai/co/FederalExpressCorporation41/Job?job_id=P25-321313-4

## About the Role

* 5+ years of data engineering background
 * 5+ years of hands-on experience in Google Cloud (or similar cloud provider), with specific expertise in GCP-native governance tools like Dataplex, Data Catalog, and BigQuery (lineage/security).
 * 5+ years of experience building CI/CD pipelines and using Git. Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and familiarity with the concept of "Governance as Code."
 * Experience working with modern AI assistance tools (Copilot, Gemini) to accelerate development and design.

Data Governance & Architecture

 * Strong understanding of modern data governance, including knowledge of Data Privacy & Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
 * Proven experience implementing Data Mesh principles, including Domain-driven design and treating Data-as-a-Product.

Leadership & Delivery

 * Prior tech lead experience is mandatory. Must be able to lead design sessions with multiple teams and conclude decision
 * Must possess the ability to translate complex technical design into a clear, simple language for non-technical stakeholders
 * Must have worked in an Agile environment and track deliverables
 * Excellent communication skills with a proven comfort level working alongside vendor partners and geographically distributed teams across different time zones.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

 * Skilled in one or more programming languages (Java / Python) used by FedEx.
 * Knowledge and experience with distributed systems, GCP/Azure, client/server technology, and object-oriented (OO) development.
 * Knowledge of Dataplex, SDP and other google services is preferred.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field, and/or equivalent formal.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years of qualifying work experience in an information technology or engineering environment.

Domicile Information: The preferred locations for this hybrid position are Memphis, TN, Dallas, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, or Orlando, FL. However, we will consider candidates based elsewhere within the United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories). Candidates residing within 50 miles of a FedEx campus will be required to work on-site at a FedEx location several times per week

## Description

The Technical Specialist Advisor plays a critical role in data and AI organization shaping the way we are building the data foundation to scale AI. This is a role which requires deep understanding and technical expertise in Cloud and Data Engineering. This role will require the following skill sets and expertise


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