Director, Architecture

Fidelity Investments • Westlake, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Job Description: The Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Architect to join Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (FFIO)’s Architecture group. FFIO provides accounting and investment management support services for Fidelity mutual funds and other retail and institutional investment products. You will work with business partners, engineering teams and product leaders in delivering the highest level of technical expertise, collaborative guidance, and solution design as part of FFIO’s architecture practice for FFIO's business operations. Responsibilities Architect and own the implementation of robust solutions, to ensure flawless integration, resiliency, and efficient processing. Drive innovation and adopt technologies to improve system architecture and performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers, promoting good practices and maintaining code quality standards. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment. Work closely with IT and Business product owners and business users to understand their needs and translate business requirements into technical solutions. The Expertise and Skills You Bring Minimum 7-10 years of proven experience in architecture, analytics, design, software development Ability to work both independently and with all levels of the organization, including technical and non-technical team members Hands-on experience in developing applications using Java and Spring frameworks / ecosystem Proficiency in designing service-oriented architectures incorporating both functional and non-functional requirements Experience in designing, developing and deploying applications on AWS. AWS Certification is an added advantage Experience with Kubernetes and container-based deployments is a plus Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven design principles. Ability to provide high-quality visuals and documentation that conveys system architecture to various audiences. Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to lead discussions amongst engineering teams, resolve issues and conflicts, as well as influence technology direction Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with leaders and colleagues across both technology and business organizations Strong technical background with a willingness to continually learn and evolve Passionate about what you do and are eager to tackle new challenges The Team FFIO provides middle and back-office capabilities supporting various Fidelity asset managers and other Fidelity business units. The FFIO Architecture team provides a wealth of technical expertise to the broader FFIO engineering community, delivering architecture guidance and engineering leadership. We collaborate closely with both our engineering and business partners as well as colleagues within the architecture team to drive and influence the technology direction within FFIO and across Fidelity at large. Certifications: Category: Information Technology Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position. Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories. At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation please contact the following: For roles based in the US: Contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to [email protected], or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 For roles based in Ireland: Contact [email protected] For roles based in Germany: Contact [email protected] Fidelity Privacy Policy

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years of proven experience in architecture, analytics, design, software development
• Ability to work both independently and with all levels of the organization, including technical and non-technical team members
• Hands-on experience in developing applications using Java and Spring frameworks / ecosystem
• Proficiency in designing service-oriented architectures incorporating both functional and non-functional requirements
• Experience in designing, developing and deploying applications on AWS.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven design principles.
• Ability to provide high-quality visuals and documentation that conveys system architecture to various audiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to lead discussions amongst engineering teams, resolve issues and conflicts, as well as influence technology direction
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with leaders and colleagues across both technology and business organizations
• Strong technical background with a willingness to continually learn and evolve
• Passionate about what you do and are eager to tackle new challenges

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certification is an added advantage
• Experience with Kubernetes and container-based deployments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Architect and own the implementation of robust solutions, to ensure flawless integration, resiliency, and efficient processing.
• Drive innovation and adopt technologies to improve system architecture and performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers, promoting good practices and maintaining code quality standards.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Work closely with IT and Business product owners and business users to understand their needs and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees