Director, Architecture

Job Description:

The Role

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Solutions Architect to collaboratively drive end-to-end architecture for the Core Brokerage Platform Technology at Fidelity – One of the Largest Brokerage in the World. In this role, you will work closely with multiple teams across various business and technical domains to understand business requirements, architect solutions and lead Proofs-of-Concept (POCs) that meet changing business priorities and initiatives while assuring adherence to Enterprise standards for application, data, platform, and infrastructure layers guided by Well-Architected Principles.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the Financial Services business domain and provide leadership in road map evolution, strategizing complex problems, arriving at solution based on rational reasoning and drives the solution adoption.

You will proactively facilitate effective in-person and remote engagements across hybrid teams to drive, manage, & monitor comprehensive Architectural Strategy execution. This includes, but is not limited to Business Capability Analysis, Customer Journey Mapping, Architecture Design and Documentation, Technology and Solution Evaluations, Domain Modeling, Data Architecture, API Strategy, Microservices Architecture, Cloud Adoption, Security, Automation,  Fin Ops, etc.

In general, we are looking for a solid Solutions Architect with a proven track-record of working with multiple teams to lead and drive end-to-end architecture in a complex brokerage space.

The Skills and Experience You Bring

• Proven experience in defining and driving Technology Architecture evolution of complex tech stacks. This includes managing the Architecture Lifecycle of multiple concurrent solutions through strong communication skills, organizational skills, cross-functional collaboration (stakeholder management), business analysis, architecture definition, diagramming, documentation, POC creation, presentation skills, influential ability, and an ability to make progress despite ambiguity.

• Proven experience in arriving at solution collaboratively with business and engineering partners.

• Proven experience delivering solution artifacts targeting Senior management to development engineers. Such as Capability Mapping, Contextual System Design, Detailed Solution Architecture, Deployment Architecture & Security Architecture.

• Proven experience making Key Decisions based on rational.

• Proven experience in engineering large-scale server-side applications end-to-end, with a focus on Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Resiliency, Performance Efficiency, and Cost Optimization.

• Proficient in Cloud Architecture, Services, and Patterns. Hands-on experience with Core AWS services is a must-have.

  • Amazon VPC, DNS, ELB, CloudFront, API Gateway, IAM, EC2, EKS, Lambda, Step Functions, SNS, SQS, Glue/EMR, S3, RDS Oracle/PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Secrets Manager, CloudFormation/Terraform, Data Lake, Data Fabric, Service Mesh, Event-Driven Architecture, Resiliency, Disaster Recovery, etc.

• Proven experience in Microservices Architecture.

• Proven experience in Kubernetes (EKS preferred).

• Proven experience in Data technologies and paradigms such as Caching, ETL/ELT, SQL, and No-SQL Databases.

• Proven experience in DevSecOps and CI/CD automation (Jenkins Core and GitOps preferred). 

• Proven experience in Low Latency, High throughput, Large Volume Document Archive Product

• Proficient in Mainframe Migrations to Cloud

• Proficient in Objective Risk vs Reward decision and deliver Pragmatic iterative solutions by taking calculated risks and document and communicate the risks.

• Proficient in Cloud/On-Premises Networking Topologies.

• Knowledgeable about Mainframe Technology.

• Proven experience with Java (Spring framework preferred). Python and Full-Stack JavaScript/TypeScript are also helpful.

• Strong understanding of common Architecture Principles, Patterns, and trade-offs.

• Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design, and an ability to apply it to new and existing domains.

• Strong understanding of the Twelve-Factor App.

• Ability to work both independently and with all levels of the organization, including technical and non-technical team members.

• Flexible, growth-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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.

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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