What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Architecture position at Fidelity Investments?
Job Description
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Architect to join Asset Management Technology’s Architecture group supporting public markets trading. The candidate should possess a deep technical background in developing and deploying web services, web applications, messaging and streaming producer/consumer services, and designing and implementing systems that integrate with external platforms for electronic trading.
Responsibilities
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.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.
Certifications
Category:
Information Technology
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Architect to join Asset Management Technology’s Architecture group supporting public markets trading. The candidate should possess a deep technical background in developing and deploying web services, web applications, messaging and streaming producer/consumer services, and designing and implementing systems that integrate with external platforms for electronic trading.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teams to design and develop applications for public markets trading including equities, fixed income instruments, and derivatives.
- Architect and own the implementation of robust solutions, to ensure flawless integration, resiliency, and efficient processing.
- Drive innovation and adopt technologies to improve system architecture and performance.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers, promoting good practices and maintaining code quality standards.
- 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.
- Bachelor's or post graduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience working in technology for public markets trading.
- Experience working with third party electronic trading solutions.
- Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Typescript, Angular, Kafka, distributed cache, Oracle Database, AWS, and Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven design principles.
- Proven ability to architect and build sophisticated systems that handle high transaction volumes, large-scale data processing and real-time analytics.
- Ability to provide high-quality visuals and documentation that conveys system architecture to various 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.
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.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.
Certifications
Category:
Information Technology
Salary : $126,000 - $255,000