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Director, Software Engineering

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Director, Software Engineering

Westlake, TX

Job Description:

Position Description:

Designs and architects Cloud native applications using Mainframe/ MVS platforms, Angular, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Delivers next generation technology solutions. Collaborates with other leaders to partner with business teams on key innovation initiatives, establishing standard for the chapter, influencing the strategic decisions, delivering solutions, and directly managing a team of chapter members who work within autonomous squads. Performs review of software development cycle - analysis, architecture, design, coding, system and user testing. Works within an Agile methodology. Identifies and acquires talent needs, and handles resource planning and talent allocation.

Primary Responsibilities:

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  • Leads, coaches, and mentors junior software developers of the team.


  • Builds and supports critical processing applications.


  • Translates and incorporates business vision and objective to architectural strategy recommendations.


  • Identifies and consults with internal and external technical resources to produce cross-company strategic designs.


  • Consults on development and delivery of major technology initiatives for the business unit.


  • Consults on documentation of major technology applications.


  • Oversees technical implantation of cross-divisional or company architectural components.


  • Provides leadership, technical supervision, and expertise to multiple teams in broad technical areas on complex organization-wide projects.


  • Advises senior management on technical strategy.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and six (6) years of experience as a Director, Software Engineering (or closely related occupation) designing and developing enterprise desktop containers and Cloud distributed User Interface (UI) and Application Programming Interface (API) solutions to transform legacy mainframe applications in core brokerage and client experience domains.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience as a Director, Software Engineering (or closely related occupation) designing and developing enterprise desktop containers and Cloud distributed User Interface (UI) and Application Programming Interface (API) solutions to transform legacy mainframe applications in core brokerage and client experience domains.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") designing, architecting, developing multi-threaded distributed desktop and Web applications to present retail, clearing, custody, and family office customer/client data to operations services representatives, using WPF, ASP.NET, Microsoft Enterprise Library, Openfin, Glue42, Electron, PRISM, and Unity.


  • DE designing and developing Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) desktop solutions using Dot NET 4.0+ for Cisco and Genesys Call Center frameworks, that interact with desktop messaging bus event model to drive desktop container application and display clearing, custody client details, and multi-channel (Voice, Email, and Chat) transactional interactions.


  • DE developing technology strategy and vision by working with business stakeholders and architecture groups to supervise and deliver major technology initiatives using Angular, Dot Net, Java, AWS, and multi-tier micro service and micro-UI design patterns.


  • DE designing and developing desktop containers with mainframe technology solution (Microfocus Rumba),Client Relationship Management tools (Siebel and Salesforce), and Workflow processing tools (Camunda and XTRAC) to create cohesive user experience, reduce processing time, and improve operations efficiency.

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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): Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2102196
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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