Director of Data Engineering

Description

About FedEx Dataworks:  

Born out of FedEx, a pioneer that ships nearly 20 million packages a day and manages endless threads of information, FedEx Dataworks is an organization rooted in connecting the physical and digital sides of our network to meet today's needs and address tomorrow's challenges. 

We are creating opportunities for FedEx, our customers, and the world at large by: 

• Exploring and harnessing data to define and solve true problems 
• Removing barriers between data sets to create new avenues of insight 
• Building and iterating on solutions that generate value 
• Acting as a change agent to advance curiosity and performance 

At FedEx Dataworks, we are making supply chains work smarter for everyone.

Job Description: Leads Data Engineering teams supporting the needs of FedEx Dataworks platforms on application features, platform stability and scalability and internal BI tooling and requests. Leads efforts to deliver cloud native solutions that help drive internal and external stakeholders striving to make data-driven decisions. Responsible for the identification and delivery of value for highly complex data science and machine learning initiatives. Applies intuitive and professional understanding of industry-relevant Data Science and Machine Learning technology to build cutting edge systems. Researches, identifies, and refines project solutions/architectures to develop and enhance innovative technology.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related quantitative field such as engineering plus 7 years of experience in the job offered or 7 years related work experience in data engineering, application development and advanced analytical environment. The employer will alternatively accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related quantitative field such as engineering plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or 5 years related work experience in data engineering, application development and advanced analytical environment in lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of experience. The position requires experience with: Demonstrated knowledge in data science and machine learning frameworks including design, development and implementation of highly complex systems with five (5) years’ experience. Implementation of measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, simulation development and/or predictive analytics. Use of data engineering and machine learning frameworks including design, development and implementation of highly complex systems and data pipelines. System design including application architecture, development and implementation of large batch or online transaction-based systems. Strong understanding of the transportation industry, competitors, and evolving technologies. Evaluation and implementation of best practices, tools and processes for web-based application software, APIs, data access and analysis, including large data sets. A related advanced degree may offset the experience requirements. Position can telecommute from home from any location in the U.S.

*Supervises 16 employees.*

*Employer will accept one (1) year of directly related experience in lieu of one (1) year of education.*

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 salary information represents the job level minimum and the job level maximum. 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. 

Domicile Information:  

This position will be domiciled at the Memphis, TN location.

EEO Statement - FedEx Dataworks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics disability, or protected Veteran status. 

Dataworks does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, Dataworks is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact DataworksTalentAcquisition@corp.ds.fedex.com.