Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, supports the design, build, test, and maintenance of data pipelines at big data scale. Assists with updating data from multiple data sources. Other functionalities under general supervision include working on batch processing of collected data and matching its format to the stored data, making sure that the data is ready to be processed and analyzed. Assists with keeping the ecosystem and the pipeline optimized and efficient, troubleshooting standard performance, data related problems and providing L3 support. Provides recommendations to moderately complex issues.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Engineer II plays an important role within Dataworks, focused on delivering engineering innovation within Dataworks, helping to execute the delivery of key business initiatives. S/he acts as a “universal translator” between IT, business, software engineers and data scientists, collaborating with these multi-disciplinary teams. The Data Engineer II will contribute to the adherence of technical standards for data engineering, including the selection and refinements of foundational technical components. S/he will work on those aspects of the Dataworks platform that govern the ingestion, transformation, and pipelining of data assets, both to end users within FedEx and into data products and services that may be externally facing. Day-to-day, s/he will be deeply involved in code development and medium-scale deployments.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding in depth both the business and technical problems Dataworks aims to solve
• Building tools, platforms and pipelines to enable teams to clearly and cleanly analyze data, build models and drive decisions
• Scaling up from “laptop-scale” to “cluster scale” problems, in terms of both infrastructure and problem structure and technique
• Delivering tangible value very rapidly, collaborating with diverse teams of varying backgrounds and disciplines
• Following best practices for future reuse in the form of accessible, reusable patterns, templates, and code bases
• Interacting with peer technologists from the broader enterprise and outside of FedEx (partner ecosystems and customers) to create synergies and ensure smooth deployments to downstream operational systems

SKILL/KNOWLEDGE CONSIDERED A PLUS:

• Technical background in computer science, software engineering, database systems, distributed systems
• Experience with distributed and cloud environments and an adequate understanding of how to balance computational considerations with theoretical properties
• Detailed knowledge of the Microsoft Azure tooling for large-scale data engineering efforts and deployments is highly preferred
• Experience with designing and deploying large scale technical solutions, which deliver tangible, ongoing value
• Direct experience having built and deployed robust, complex production systems that implement modern, data scientific methods at scale
• Ability to context-switch, to provide support to dispersed teams which may need an “expert hacker” to unblock an especially challenging technical obstacle, and to work through problems as they are still being defined
• Demonstrated ability to deliver technical projects with a team, often working under tight time constraints to deliver value
• An ‘engineering’ mindset, willing to make rapid, pragmatic decisions to improve performance, accelerate progress or magnify impact
• Comfort with working with distributed teams on code-based deliverables, using version control systems and code reviews
• Ability to conduct data analysis, investigation, and lineage studies to document and enhance data quality and access
• Use of agile and devops practices for project and software management including continuous integration and continuous delivery
• Demonstrated expertise working with some of the following common languages and tools:
• Spark (Scala and PySpark), HDFS, Kafka and other high volume data tools
• SQL and NoSQL storage tools, such as MySQL, Postgres, Cassandra, MongoDB and ElasticSearch
• Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib, TensorFlow, Jupyter and other Python data tools

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related quantitative field such as Engineering or Mathematics or equivalent formal training or work experience. Two (2) years equivalent work experience in measurement and analysis, quantitative business problem solving, simulation development and/or predictive analytics. Strong knowledge in data engineering and machine learning frameworks including design, development and implementation of highly complex systems and data pipelines. Strong knowledge in Information Systems including design, development and implementation of large batch or online transaction-based systems. Strong understanding of the transportation industry, competitors, and evolving technologies. Experience as a member of multi-functional project teams. Strong oral and written communication skills. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements.

DOMICILE / RELOCATION INFORMATION:

This position can be domiciled anywhere in the United States.

The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business need.

APPLICATION CRITERIA / DEADLINE:

Upload a current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire.

FedEx Services 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.

FedEx Services will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship or a direct threat would result from the accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Company Description

FedEx connects people and possibilities through our worldwide portfolio of shipping, transportation, e-commerce and business services. We offer integrated business applications through our collaboratively managed operating companies — collectively delivering extraordinary service to our customers — using the expertise and reliability represented by the FedEx brand. Our people are the foundation of our success, and FedEx has consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers. We inspire our global workforce of more than 400,000 employees to remain absolutely, positively focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities.