Software Developer III – AI-Driven Mainframe Modernization

Federal Express Corporation; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation seeks a senior software engineer to design, implement, and deploy scalable solutions from Memphis, Pittsburgh, or Plano. You will collaborate across teams to document SDLC processes and develop prototypes using modern tools.

The role emphasizes Java/COBOL expertise, mainframe modernization with AI, and leadership of junior staff, with a hybrid schedule and relocation considerations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR bootcamp with coding + 2 years professional coding experience.
• 2 years coding in a professional environment OR 2 years in operations/technical field and 2 years coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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.

Skills

Java & COBOL

Mainframe modernization

Team leadership

Systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Bootcamp + coding experience

Tools

COBOL/Mainframe integration

Job description

Federal Express Corporation seeks a senior software engineer to design, implement, and deploy scalable solutions from Memphis, Pittsburgh, or Plano. You will collaborate across teams to document SDLC processes and develop prototypes using modern tools.

The role emphasizes Java/COBOL expertise, mainframe modernization with AI, and leadership of junior staff, with a hybrid schedule and relocation considerations as needed.