Director, Architecture

Overview

Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (FFIO) is seeking an individual for a challenging and rewarding opportunity as an Application Architect to help drive and influence the future of FFIO’s capabilities. You will work with squad and product area leaders as well as application development teams to deliver technical expertise, collaborative guidance, and solution design as part of FFIO’s architecture practice.

The role focuses on architecture and design for FFIO. You will collaborate with product area and squad leaders, application development teams, and other stakeholders to shape technical direction, architect solutions, and ensure alignment with FFIO’s architecture practice.

• 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
• 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

Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations is a foundational business operations team providing middle and back-office capabilities supporting various Fidelity asset managers and other 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.

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 values 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  Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at  or call , prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.

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.

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.