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Director, Software Engineering (Full Stack, Financial Planning)

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Director, Software Engineering (Full Stack, Financial Planning)

Boston, MA

Job Description:

Chapter Leader - Wealth Solutions Engineering

About Us:
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that values crafting and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our dedication to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For more information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.

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The Role:

We are seeking an exceptional Chapter Leader to join our Wealth Solutions Engineering organization, focusing on our Financial Planning & Advice offering. The mission of this offering is to help customer to explore and take-action on key financial decisions. As the Chapter Leader, you will lead our full stack engineering team in collaboration with aligned product teams to advance our mission. We are looking for someone who embodies drive, confidence, genuinely care about people - both customers and our associates - is obsesses with technology, decisive and strategic in the larger scheme of things.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership & Product Delivery:

  • Provide Engineering expertise, thought leadership across product management, engineering & human-centric design teams team to ensure we are building the best products, platforms, and experiences functionally and technically.
  • Collaborate with the squad leader to prioritize technical efforts and provide input on product features and capabilities.
  • Work with architecture and platform engineering teams on setting technical direction and ensure alignment with our technology strategy.
  • Drive scale & reuse by bringing to bear platforms and capabilities.
  • Accelerate & increase efficiency by continuously improving engineering & operations practices.
  • Stay abreast of and contribute to external industry trends, advancements, and innovations in technical areas of expertise.

Engaging Chapter Leadership:

  • Build and promote the vision, roadmap, and expectations for the chapter community.
  • Define and implement a workforce plan to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
  • Responsible for decision making across the Chapter on standards, resources, and overall direction of work through proactive partnership.
  • Maintain and share knowledge and expertise on the evolving needs of customers, internal and external markets, and industry trends and changes across chapter community.
  • Oversee, navigate, and lead Chapter members through organizational complexity in support of cross-domain and cross-product area work.
  • Manage chapter members related talent reviews, performances, compensation, goal setting, development, and top talent recruitment practices.
  • Advance Diversity and Inclusion through promotion of inclusive hiring practices, mentoring and coaching.

Skills and Expertise

  • 7-10+ years of leadership experience managing technology teams with a core focus on technology product management supporting critical internet facing products.
  • Exceptional critical thinking and agile delivery skills with a penchant to enhance team and product effectiveness through mentorship, coaching and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to collaborate across business units, with peers and leadership to ensure chapter objectives and standards are aligned.
  • Proficiency in building digital experiences on a multi-channel stack that includes Angular, TypeScript, NodeJS, automation tools deployed via continuous delivery infrastructure (Jenkins, Concourse) in a cloud-based environment (AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure).

The Team

The Wealth Solutions Engineering organization provides technology expertise, talent and standards in many areas of Fidelity Wealth business unit including Financial Planning & Advice, Investment Products, Managed Solutions, Life Insurance and large-scale platform development & operation. As leader on our team, you will have a direct and positive impact on Fidelity's customers. The industry leading products and ever-evolving technology stack that we support ensures a great learning culture in the team.

Certifications:

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; Smithfield, RI, USA; Merrimack, NH, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2101781
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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