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Director, Architecture

Fidelity

Fidelity

IT
Boston, MA, USA · Merrimack, NH, USA
Posted on Apr 3, 2024

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Architect to join Asset Management Technology’s Architecture group. The candidate will enable and accelerate the delivery of advanced business products by proving highly reliable and scalable enterprise-grade technical solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Support personalized investment strategies at scale based on Direct Indexing SMAs
  • Define architecture decisions and design principles to guide technology solutions within the delivery teams and across the organization; ensure compliance with the architecture decisions.
  • Continually analyze the architecture and current technology environment to then recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Integrate vendor products into Fidelity core business processes and IT systems.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Work closely with IT product owners and business users to understand their needs and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Keep current with the latest technology and industry trends; drive innovation and adopt technologies that support and advance business strategy.

Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience with application and/or system integration based on file transfer, shared database, messaging, and APIs.
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems and their trade-offs with focus on service-based and event-driven architectures.
  • Strong proficiency in Java & Spring Framework and/or Python development environment; understanding of front-end web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
  • Experience in designing, developing, and deploying applications on AWS. Practical knowledge of a broad range of AWS services, including compute, containers, databases, analytics, and security.
  • Ability to provide high-quality visuals and documentation that conveys system architecture to diverse audiences.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners.
  • Bachelor's or post graduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Join our diverse team and be a part of crafting the future of our platform through powerful technology and innovation. Apply now and take your career to new heights!

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 cultivating 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 associate 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 in order to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.

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