Job Description:
The Role
We are seeking an experienced hands-on Solutions Architect to collaboratively drive end-to-end architecture for the Core Wealth Platform at Fidelity. In this role, you will work closely with multiple teams across various business and technical domains to understand business requirements and lead Proofs-of-Concept (POCs) and architect solutions 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 computing services and platform engineering to champion consolidation efforts across Fidelity Technology initiatives by driving solution adoption, tech debt reduction, and roadmap evolution in conjunction with business goals.
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, Automation, DevSecOps, 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 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 engineering large-scale web applications end-to-end, with a focus on Customer Experience, Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, 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 development with REST and GraphQL (preferably Apollo GraphQL; gRPC is a plus).
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).
Proficient in Cloud/On-Premises Networking Topologies.
Proven experience with Java (Micronaut or 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.
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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 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 accommodations@fmr.com.