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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Architect (Shipment Domain) - **Company:** FedEx - **Location:** Memphis, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $8,007.0 - $18,150.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Software Deployment, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, GitHub Copilot, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Api Design, Software Coding, Microservices - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.fedex.com/application-architect-shipment-domain/job/P25-345043-1 ## About the Role * Hands-on Builder: Willingness to be hands-on with code-this role goes beyond diagrams and planning. * Core Tech Stack: Strong, expert-level knowledge of Java development and its modern ecosystems. * Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience designing and deploying applications in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * AI Tooling: Comfortable using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) as part of your everyday workflow for learning, building, and documenting. * Communication: Strong communicator who can seamlessly connect with business stakeholders, vendor teams, and developers to translate business needs into technical solutions. * Broad Knowledge: General knowledge of hardware, software, and network architecture dependencies. * Bonus: AI Native knowledge and experience integrating AI/ML models into enterprise applications is a major plus. Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information Systems and/or equivalent formal. Minimum Experience Five (5) years equivalent work experience in information technology or engineering environment. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirement. ## Description Under limited supervision, define processes, and create project level architectures for specific applications. About the Team You will be joining a highly collaborative group of developers, owners of highly utilized and important applications within supply chain operations and across all of FedEx. We are in the midst of an exciting modernization project that is key to operational success. Our team is at the beginning of an exciting journey finding new ways to integrate AI into our daily work lives. We are leveraging modern AI coding tools to accelerate development to designing intelligent, cloud-native systems that optimize how packages move. Our culture thrives on curiosity, continuous learning, and collective ownership. If you are looking for a supportive environment where you can use cutting-edge technology to solve complex real-world operational challenges, you'll fit right in., * System Design & Modernization: Architect scalable, resilient, and secure application ecosystems, leading the transition of legacy systems into modern, cloud-native architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Technical Leadership: Drive architectural decisions, lead system design reviews, and establish coding standards and best practices for the engineering teams. * Strategic Alignment: Work closely with business and data architects to evaluate products and projects, ensuring application designs align with strategic business initiatives and industry trends. * AI-Driven Development: Use AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) as a natural part of your daily workflow to accelerate implementation, draft documentation, and make sense of unfamiliar codebases. * Governance & Compliance: Ensure that all architectural designs and AI-assisted outputs are validated against enterprise needs, including security, compliance, performance, and reliability. * Mentorship: Actively mentor and support developers and less senior colleagues, fostering a culture of technical excellence. * Complex Problem Solving: Provide high-level technical advice and hands-on coding support to resolve complex production and integration challenges., * Architecture & Design: Deep understanding of modern application architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture, API design). ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Cloud Chaos and Microservices Mayhem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/104-cloud-chaos-and-microservices-mayhem) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)