Enterprise Architect

FedEx; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to translate business needs into robust architectural solutions aligned with enterprise goals. You will define target state architectures, collaborate with architects across the enterprise, and guide projects on performance, security and scalability.

The role requires strong collaboration and a passion for innovation. Ideal candidates will have experience with AI applications, cloud platforms (Azure, GCP), and enterprise architecture tools.

Qualifications

• Systems thinking to see interrelations of systems and processes.
• Identify security, scalability and performance risks.
• Understand business processes, financial models and value drivers.
• Interest in applying AI to meet business needs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Independent yet collaborative, adaptable to change.
• Attention to detail and results-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of customer impact in code maintainability and experiences.
• Willingness to own ideas and drive improvements.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Experience with system analysis and design is helpful.
• TOGAF, Archimate or equivalent enterprise architecture cert is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and decompose initiative requests into epics aligned with strategic goals.
• Transition architecture ownership to solutions architects for further decomposition.
• Provide architecture options as part of recommendations.
• Translate business needs into conceptual and logical architecture and define solutions.
• Establish and implement standards for architecture deliverables.
• Develop/framework for integration and changes to architectural standards.
• Determine solutions meeting performance, scalability, reliability, and security needs.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to provide enterprise business solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Coach junior IT architects.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Risk Management

Business Acumen

AI interest

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Ownership

Innovation

Tools

LeanIX

Sparx EA

Java

Golang

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

REST

GraphQL

Kafka

Flink

Job description

Work with initiative owners, business architects and domain architects to analyse and decompose initiative requests into workable epics aligned with enterprise strategic business and technical goals. Transition architecture ownership to solutions architects for further decomposition.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing options as part of architecture recommendation
• Translate business needs into conceptual and logical architecture (current and target state) and defining solutions to problems through application of information technology
• Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards / guidelines for architecture deliverables
• Develop/document the framework for integration/implementation for changes to architectural standards
• Determine architecture solutions that meet performance, scalability, reliability and security needs
• Work with architects across the enterprise to provide enterprise business solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to project team
• Coach the development of junior IT architects

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Systems Thinking: Ability to see the "big picture" and understand how different systems and business processes interrelate.
• Risk Management: Proactively identifying security, scalability, and performance risks.
• Business Acumen: Understanding business processes, financial models, and value drivers.
• Strong interest in AI with experience in applying AI to meet business needs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to apply basic computer concepts, theories, principles and methods to projects, business problems, issues, and/or questions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Adaptable and flexible due to dynamic environments and ad-hoc activities.
• Independent worker but also able to collaborate with others
• Organised, keen attention to detail, results-oriented problem solver
• Knowledge and understanding of real-world customer-related concerns in the areas of code maintainability, developer productivity and the customer experience
• Thinking outside the box, the willingness to battle for good ideas, willingness to take ownership.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning
• System analysis and design experience is helpful
• Professional certification such as TOGAF, Archimate or equivalent enterprise architecture certifications is highly desirable

Technical Proficiency

• Technical Knowledge: Broad understanding of AI, cloud computing (Azure, GCP), data management, application development, and security.
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture tools like LeanIX, Sparx EA
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, including microservices, event-driven, and serverless patterns
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms notably GCP and Azure
• Expertise in common event processing stacks such as Kafka, Flink etc.
• Familiarity with modern programming languages like Java, Golang or Python
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (Git, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with web service development (REST, GraphQL)
• Understanding of data modelling, database design, and query optimization
• Experience with serverless design and low-code platforms
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and processes
• Experience with cloud security best practices

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.

Equity, Opportunity & Diversity (EO&D)

Our greatest asset at FedEx is our people. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities, fairness, and respect to all regardless of who you are. We encourage you to apply even if you feel your experience does not align with all aspects in the job description as you could be exactly who we need for this or another opportunity.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under international and national laws and regulations. We reasonably accommodate team members and third parties to ensure equal access, inclusion, and fairness across all protected characteristics.