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Director, Front End Development

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Director, Front End Development

Boston, MA

Job Description:

Position Description:

Designs highly functional and scalable Web infrastructures using Angular, NodeJS, GraphQL, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Leads all aspects of mobile Web application development. Designs and consumes RESTful APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to deliver rich experiences. Delivers, measures, and iterates products and features using Test Driven Development (TDD), automation, and DevSecOps. Designs User Experience (UX) and leads new product development. Draws on in-depth knowledge of the business or function to provide business unit-wide solutions. Researches and recommends new technologies in support of the strategic direction of the business.

Primary Responsibilities:

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  • Sets visions, goals, and direction of the team/organization.
  • Plans and leads organization wide initiatives.
  • Consults on the development and delivery of major technology initiatives for the business unit.
  • Sets the technical direction for the software engineering team and defines architectural standards in partnership with other leaders.
  • Provides direct management, coaching, and mentorship for a growing software engineering team, with a specific focus on career development.
  • Partners effectively with other leaders in the group to develop a cohesive and comprehensive technical strategy and roadmap, supporting a range of products.
  • Works closely with business partners to analyze their needs and drive technical decisions in support of these goals.
  • Designs, develops and modifies complex and major software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
  • Develops and directs software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field and six (6) years of experience as a Director, Front End Development (or closely related occupation) developing real-time transaction services within a financial services or brokerage environment, using Angular and NodeJS.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience as a Director, Front End Development (or closely related occupation) developing real-time transaction services within a financial services or brokerage environment, using Angular and NodeJS.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") building microservice-based APIs for consumption by applications - mobile applications and Web experiences - according to SOAP and REST standards in a financial services domain, using OSGi, tcSever, Java/Go programming languages, AWS, and Docker.
  • DE developing and delivering secure Web applications in a financial services company, using server-side and client-side technologies - Karma, AngularJS, Angular, NodeJS, and Protractor.js; providing technical support and contributing to large Web applications in a financial planning domain to ensure delivery of consistent experiences, using Learna and NPM, Typescript, and Angular.
  • DE managing the automated continuous integration of Web and Mobile applications using continuous integration tools - Jenkins and SeleniumGrid - by creating Jenkins jobs with validation for quality gates and security; building, deploying, and maintaining build infrastructure; and performing integrated reporting of testing coverage to tools (Sonar) to communicate code quality to the teams and reports for developers and stakeholders to consume.
  • DE writing business functional tests and integration tests in cucumber and gherkin syntax for large applications used in a financial company; and ensuring all business functionalities are covered and all interactions were expected.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2098847
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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