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Director, Cloud Engineering (AWS, Java, SQL RDBMS)

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Director, Cloud Engineering (AWS, Java, SQL RDBMS)

Westlake, TX

Job Description:

Note: must obtain FINRA Series 99 license within 120 days of starting role.

The Role

Do you want to make a difference in our customers' lives and be part of a highly collaborative, cross-functional team committed to improving the value of our technology offering within Fidelity's Core Brokerage Platform and Technology business unit?

We are looking for a Director (Chapter Leader), who will blend deep technology & business knowledge with a passion for mentoring and advancing associates. You will play a pivotal role in leading cloud engineers in shaping & executing the brokerage modernization platform migration to the cloud. You will leverage your technical expertise, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and lead teams on a successful modernization journey & migration of brokerage capabilities to the cloud. You are committed to developing your skills and knowledge to bring the latest thinking to your role to empower others with that knowledge.

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You will be responsible for:

  • Contribute to the development of strategic plans for the platform execution & delivery in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Play a role in advancing the platform roadmap, ensuring it reflects both business needs & alignment with our cloud platform architecture goals.
  • Lead a cross-functional team of engineers.
  • Oversee end-to-end design & development ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of a core & common sustainable platform.
  • Proactively address issues and risks that may affect the successful execution of initiatives.
  • Follow engineering standards to maintain the quality of code & documentation ensuring a supportable cloud platform aligned to our maintenance standards.
  • Conduct retrospectives and implement feedback loops to address areas of improvement.
  • Track key performance indicators/ targets related to platform execution, delivery & adoption.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Must obtain FINRA Series 99 license within 120 days of starting role.
  • Proven record of developing and delivering software.
  • Experience in Java or JavaScript software development and a deep understanding of the software life cycle stages.
  • Passion for leading, coaching, mentoring, managing, and developing people and teams.
  • Proven ability and passion for delivering complex technology solutions and achieving results.
  • Prior experience in SQL RDBMS (Oracle or DB2) preferred.
  • Enthusiastic about engineering excellence, innovation, and empowerment
  • Agile methodologies and financial services experience preferred.
  • Prior experience in AWS preferred.
  • Intellectually curious and model a culture of continuous learning, mentoring, and coaching.

The Team

This dynamic group is part of the Account Management & Asset Movement Domain (2AM) which exists under the Core Brokerage Platform and Technology umbrella. We provide the solutions for the brokerage platform for the Customer Account, Money Movement and Transfer of Asset products.

The Director (Chapter Leader) will work in partnership with Product Area Leaders, Team Leaders, Squad Leaders, and other Chapter Leaders to shape & execute the brokerage modernization platform migration to the cloud. We are focused on modernizing and bringing innovative solutions through our platform modernization initiatives. By reinforcing and promoting Fidelity and agile leadership behaviors, you evolve and sustain our innovative, agile culture as we execute on our mission.

Certifications:

Series 99 - FINRA

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. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2103608
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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