Director of Architecture

Job Description:

Director - Solutions Architect

Hiring for multiple positions and experiences ranges, placement is based on your background.

At Fidelity Personal Investing (PI), we are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to drive end-to-end solution architecture for Wealth Management business domain. In this role, you will work directly with product teams across the retail investing space (brokerage accounts, managed services, banking services, etc) and the workplace investing space (401ks, health-insurance related accounts, etc) to design solutions that meet business priorities and initiatives.
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What you will be responsible for

This role will be a very hands-on role driving the overall technical and solutions architecture. You will be responsible for all aspects of the solution architecture, from security to data strategy, and work closely with all areas of engineering to best align architecture. You will collaboratively work across other product areas and multiple business units influencing and driving the digital modernization efforts within.

In general, we are looking for a solid Solutions Architect that can lead and drive the end-to-end architecture of multiple teams in a complex space.
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The Expertise we re looking for\u2026

The following is a selection of skills (but not a hard list of requirements) that will help you thrive in this role:

• Proven experience in architecture, including scalability, resilience, security, and data architecture.
• Experienced in engineering web and mobile applications end to end, with a focus on customer experience, scale, security, and performance
• Proficient in Cloud Architecture, Services, and Patterns
• Experience in DevSecOps and authoring CI/CD automation
• Deep understanding of well architected framework implementation in Enterprise: Operation Excellent, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency and Cost optimization.
• Strong understanding of Domain Driven Design and the ability to apply it to new domains.
• Experience and understanding of event-driven architecture, messaging systems, and event brokers to create scalable and decoupled systems
• Proven experience developing systems based on patterns of microservices
• Experience building highly scalable architecture to support Omnichannel experience platforms
• Proven experience with API development and design (RESTful, GraphQL) practices including versioning, monitoring, and security for both internal and external customers

What to expect?

An initial conversation with the assigned Technical Recruiter for overall job expectations and employment requirements. Then you will have a conversation with one of the Architecture Leads operating in the Wealth Management Domain. After that, 3-part multi-panel interview where you should expect to discuss questions and scenarios around end-to-end architectural solutioning, technical background, and leadership topics with a group of your potential future peers.

Company Overview

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 crafting and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our dedication to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their outstanding 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 complete the application or interview process. Please email us at

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a

, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity\u2014we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you ve always imagined.

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 all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation,

, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

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, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to