Hybrid GCP Application Architect (Memphis/Pittsburgh)

Federal Express Corporation; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Hybrid Senior Architect in Memphis/Pittsburgh to lead the modernization and cloud-ready evolution of enterprise applications, with emphasis on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role partners with engineers and leaders to drive architectural standards and long-term modernization roadmaps.

You will design scalable, secure Java-based solutions, adopt AI-assisted development tools, and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Experience architecting large enterprise applications in a complex environment.
• Experience modernizing or migrating apps to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong Java enterprise app knowledge, incl. Spring/Spring Boot.
• Ability to make cloud-ready, scalable, secure, and maintainable designs.
• Ability to identify technical debt and security risks.
• Experience using Sparx EA or Visio for architecture diagrams.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Copilot, LLMs).
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven technical leadership without direct management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, modernization, and technical evolution of existing enterprise applications with a focus on GCP readiness.
• Design application functionality to improve performance, scalability, reliability, and cloud readiness of Java-based apps.
• Assess existing platforms to determine architectural upgrades to meet cloud standards.
• Upgrade dependencies and remediate vulnerabilities to reduce technical debt and security risk.
• Identify opportunities to reduce developer friction and repetitive work.
• Leverage Claude, Copilot, LLMs, and other AI tools to accelerate development and delivery.
• Serve as a technical leader and architectural resource for development teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and leaders to propagate best practices.
• Develop and communicate architecture diagrams, designs, and modernization roadmaps using Sparx EA or Visio.
• Present technical concepts and risks to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Drive architectural initiatives across teams and governance processes.
• Maintain alignment with enterprise architecture and cloud strategy.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

GCP experience

Java / Spring Boot

Cloud modernization

AI-assisted development

Technical leadership

Architecture diagrams

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Sparx EA

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Hybrid Senior Architect in Memphis/Pittsburgh to lead the modernization and cloud-ready evolution of enterprise applications, with emphasis on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role partners with engineers and leaders to drive architectural standards and long-term modernization roadmaps.

You will design scalable, secure Java-based solutions, adopt AI-assisted development tools, and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical