Director, Software Engineering (Azure, Java, CI/CD)

Job Description:

Job Description

The Role

Stock Plan Services, an equity compensation services division of Fidelity Investments, is seeking a Director of Software Engineering/ Technical Lead to help lead our Global Recordkeeping Modernization effort.

We are looking for an individual who deeply cares about end-to-end architecture, resiliency, and performance of customer transactions that are critical to SPS competitiveness and reputation. This person will work closely with other Tech Leads, developers and architects across the next Generation Platform developing/improving end-to-end understanding and visibility of SPS critical services and workflows.
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The Team

Stock Plan Services (SPS) is actively building out a next generation platform to support our equity compensation business both in the US and globally. This is a highly visible, large-scale program that will position SPS for the growth and scale we need as our business aggressively takes on new markets and products. \u00A0This role is integral in defining the strategic direction, designing for this platform & helping our clients get off the Legacy Mainframe Platform.

As a senior technical lead, you will contribute to the technical Leadership & Development efforts within the SPS team.

This includes:

\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Develops and maintains critical multi-tier applications.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Influences strategic backlog and prioritization decisions related to software development.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Sets and applies standards and ensures the work performed is aligned with established technology road maps.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Removes impediments to deliver value.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Improves stability and resiliency of software applications and batch processes by improving software engineering standards and quality.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Designs, develops, and modifies complex and major software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Develops and directs software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Work with Product Area Leads and Architects to define the non functional requirements for scale.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Define end to end Performance Test strategy & solve for Test Data needs to support scale.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Work with the AI COE and Mainframe Tech Leads to explore Machine learning opportunities to speed up current state analysis and future state development opportunities.
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The Expertise You Have

\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A010+ plus years in distributed application design and development.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Proven track record as a Technical Lead in crafting solutions.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Background with multiple enterprise technologies.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Experience with Microservice patterns.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Experience working with CI/CD processes and pipelines.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Shown an understanding and consistent record for cloud-based solutions, continuous integration/deployment and serverless architecture.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Deep understanding of reliability engineering principles and practices including Service Level Objectives and Service Level Indicators.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0The ability to align SRE initiatives with business objectives, develop long term strategies and adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Strong oral & written communication and presentation skills.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0High intellectual curiosity and analytical orientation, high interest in problem solving using both fact-based and hypothesis-driven approaches.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Innovative, forward-thinker who quickly understands the context, and effectively challenges the status quo and drive tough decisions.
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The Skills You Bring
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Your experience building/testing secure and high-volume complex applications for financial and retail systems using Java, Oracle, Web Services, Angular, XML/JSON and SQL
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Experience designing and developing Information Technology (IT) architecture -- frameworks, software/applications, and technology -- using Java, Object-Oriented design and analysis, design patterns, and Web Services; and facilitating change reviews, release management, and infrastructure change schedules.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Architect and provide guidance on building end-to-end systems optimized for speed and scale.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Familiarity with security concepts, such as SSL/TLS, OAuth, encryption
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Familiarity with cloud concepts, such as AWS, GCP, and/or MS Azure.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Your solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Your experience with Agile development methodologies such as SCRUM, SAFe, Extreme Programming
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Your experience with TDD, BDD, utilizing CI/CD and DevOps.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Your experience working with development teams in onshore-offshore model.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Your willingness to partner effectively with technology & business partners.

The Value You Deliver

\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Successful delivery of key technology efforts in support of our business strategy
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Partner with Application Architects and Tech Leads to ensure technology solutions are aligned with our long-term architecture and platform strategies.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Drive Proof of Concepts exploring new technologies and strategies for implementing those into SPS applications
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Define standards for application and infrastructure design, engineering, and development.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Knowledge and experience expressed through insights and great ideas.
\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0Mentoring and developing more junior technical staff.

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.

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