Software Developer III

FedEx Group; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

FedEx Group seeks a senior software engineer for a hybrid role located within 50 miles of Pittsburgh, Memphis, or Plano. You will ensure systems thinking guides design, coding, testing and deployment across teams.

The role emphasizes documentation, prototyping, and applying modern tooling to launch new business capabilities. AI-driven modernization of mainframe/COBOL interfaces is a key focus, with mentoring of junior developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS or bootcamp plus coding experience.
• 10+ years in Java and COBOL/Mainframe integration.
• Experience modernizing Mainframe programming with AI.
• Proven track record coaching and reviewing code.

Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation to support the software Development Life Cycle.
• Develop prototypes and solutions across diverse tech.
• Apply modern methodologies and systemic processes to launch new capabilities.
• Leverage AI to modernize integrations between upstream and downstream systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Java

Mainframe

AI

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Bootcamp certification

Tools

COBOL

Mainframe

Job description

Domicile Information

This is a hybrid position located in either Pittsburgh, PA, Memphis, TN, or Plano, TX. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the campus location. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx campus location several times per week.

Summary

Ensure application of systems thinking principles, allowing team members to independently design, code, test, and deploy software.

Essential Functions

• Provides the necessary documentation to support the software Development Life Cycle.
• Develops prototypes and solutions leveraging a diverse range of technology.
• Applies modern principles, methodologies, tools, and systemic processes to support the launch of new business capabilities.
• Leverage AI concepts to modernize integration points between upstream and downstream systems
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of hardware, software, and networks.
• 10+ years in working in Java and integrating with COBOL/Mainframe programming
• Experience in modernization efforts for Mainframe programming using AI
• Proven track record of leading junior level programmers including coaching and code review

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or information systems and two years coding experience in a professional environment OR

Formal completion of a bootcamp certification and two years work experience in operations, business or technical field and two years coding experience in a professional environment OR

Bachelor’s degree and formal completion of a bootcamp certification and two years coding experience in a professional environment OR

Bachelor’s degree and two years work experience in technical field and two years coding experience in a professional environment.

Pay Transparency

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Memphis, TN: $6,511.62/mo - $10,744.16/mo; Plano, TX: $6,854.33/mo - $11,309.65/mo; Pittsburgh, PA: $6,854.33/mo - $11,309.65/mo

Additional Details

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance depending on business needs.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)