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Fidelity Investments is hiring: Director, Architecture in Westlake

Fidelity Investments, Westlake, TX, US


Job Description: The Role In this A rchitect role within Fidelity’s Corporate Technology Group (CTG), you are responsible for driving technology strategy and architecture across a range of new and existing capabilities . You provide leadership to the product teams through architecture design s, adoption of emerging standards , and collaborat ion with key partners . You will e valuat e, recommend , and help migrat e current data center applications to c loud and s oftware as a s ervice (SaaS) as a means to drive scale, modernize infrastructure, and optimize cost in support of our enterp ris e-wide Firm Foundations Cloud program. The Expertise and Skills You Bring Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a technology related field ( e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) required 10 years of technology experience with 5 years of experience as an architect required Proven leadership skills , demonstrated ability to influence , and partner with p roduct/ a pplication teams , peer architects, and partner organizations in technology evaluation, selection , recommendation, and configuration Exper ience in proposing blueprints and roadmaps, and collaboratively defining solutions and their enabling architectures Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with product managers, architects and technical leads for individual products and applications Ability to drive solutions architecture design and ownership and articulate architecture solution options to the product owners and architecture leadership Nice to have experi e nce in GRC Experience in AWS services technologies and practices, building applications using services such as AWS EC2, S3, SQS , Lambda, Cloud Formation. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional preferred Demonstrated SaaS and IaaS design and implementation experience, including properly handling confidential and highly confidential data A well-grounded knowledge of engineering and continuous integration & delivery CI/CD practices Experience with build containers-based systems: Architecture, implementation and managing orchestration platform such as: Kubernetes, Docker, E K S Deep understanding of well architected framework implementation in Enterp ris e: Operation Excellent, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency and Cost optimization The Skills You Bring Thought leadership in recommending strategic technology options and technology product strategy Experience driving adoption of enterp ris e standards and standard methodologies Excellent presentation, documentation, communication and influencing skills as well as skills for influencing technology direction in business context A track record of c ritical problem solving and advanced technical troubleshooting to drive resolution to technical issues The Value You Deliver Providing technical architecture for multiple complex projects Identifying integration patterns and points between design areas across the stack (UI, security, database, etc.) Identifying and championing the creation and use of common services and components Making authorit ative recommendations for technical issues, standards, and strategies Anticipating the applicability of major industry trends in the Fidelity environment and implementing plans Providing leadership to Proof of Concepts (POCs) for assessment of technical and business ben e f i t The Team CTG provides internal enterp ris e-wide internal organizations like Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, Ris k and Security with effective and efficient technology products and ongoing solution support. To do all of this and align group structure with our business partners, we have over 9 00 associates in Fidelity locations across the United States, Ireland, and India. The base salary range for this position is $103,000-$218,000 per year. 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. Certifications: 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 Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award , 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—we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you’ve always imagined. 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 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, detailed in this document , 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. We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com . 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 accommodationsfmr.com . 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