What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Application Developer III position at FedEx Freight?
Company Name: FedEx Freight, Inc.
Job Title: Web Application Developer III
Location: 8285 Tournament Drive, Memphis, TN 38125. (Hybrid)
Job Description: Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deployment of web applications for desktop/laptop PCs, server computers, REST/SOAP Services, web APIs, and/or mobile devices for FedEx Freight. Create visually appealing sites that feature user-friendly, intuitive design with clear navigation. Identify and develop decision support web application solutions that optimize, measure, track, and support improved business performance. Perform highly technical development activities using standard web technologies (i.e., HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3) that work across multiple device platforms. Use back-end programming languages (e.g., ASP, Java, C#, MVC, MVVM etc.) in addition to the front-end scripting languages (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3) to optimize performance, security, and scalability. Develop programs to transmit information between the web application front-end, modeling & analytic models, and applicable back-end databases. Collaborate with Systems Development and Operations Research teams to integrate optimization modeling and predictive analytic capabilities into Web Application environment. Coordinate with end-users, project stakeholders, and support partners to identify needs, goals, and business objectives. Lead the research, analysis and implementation of current and trending technology, reports and tools that support business challenges. Perform testing to identify early application flaws and participate in design and code reviews. Mentor less experienced employees. Participate in maintenance, application loads, and troubleshooting as necessary. Recommend procedure standards to ensure application design and coding is produced with proper integrity, security and performance. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures. Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Information Systems, Computer Science or other quantitative discipline plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or 5 years of experience in web application development. The employer will alternatively accept a Master’s in Business Information Systems, Computer Science or other quantitative discipline plus 3 years of experience in the job offered or 3 years of experience in web application development in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience. The position requires experience with: .NET Technologies / Programming Languages: ASP.NET (3.0/4.0/5.0), ASP.NET MVC (5.0/6.1.3), .NET Core; Frontend / Web Technologies: jQuery, Bootstrap, AJAX, Angular, TypeScript, JSON, Razor Views; C# Server Side Language; Databases / Data Access: SQL Server (T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Triggers), MySQL, Database Design, Indexing & Optimization; Authentication/Security: Windows Authentication; API Development. Advanced experience with front-end scripting languages (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3) and back-end programming languages (e.g., ASP, Java, C#, MVC, MVVM, etc.). Advanced experience with relational database systems (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Teradata, etc.). Advanced understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards. Strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint). Analytical, problem solving, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. A related advanced degree may offset the experience requirements. This position will be hybrid in Memphis, TN and candidates must live within a 50-mile radius. This position is hybrid, meaning that employees will be required to work at a FedEx office location up to several times per week.
*Employer will accept one (1) year of directly related experience in lieu of one (1) year of education.