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Principal Architect

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Principal Architect

North Smithfield, RI

Job Description:

In this leadership role you will drive the Data Strategy for Workplace Investing division of Fidelity investments. You will work with Enterprise Architects to come-up with the strategy to support cloud-based modernization of legacy digital applications along with many other leading-edge initiatives. You will work closely with business partners and technology teams to understand business objectives and help define the appropriate architecture direction.

The Expertise You Have

  • Education - BS or MS required.
  • 10+ years of experience working with Data and Databases
  • Experience architecting large complex systems with high volume and high-performance requirements
  • Work collaboratively with Enterprise Architects across business units to create one Fidelity Architecture Strategy
  • Work with Fidelity Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure safe and secure treatment of our enterprise, client, and customer data in public cloud
  • Have a good understanding of Domain Driven Design concepts and experience with Multi-Tier Architecture designs
  • Hand-On Experience with AWS is highly desired

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The Skills You Bring

  • Ability to formulate Data Strategy, Conceptual Architecture, Business Architecture and work with development teams to execute the strategy
  • Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills are a must for decomposing complicated tech stacks
  • Excellent understanding of relational and non-relational database technologies and experience with event driven architecture
  • Understanding of Cloud Database technologies like Yugabyte, CockroackDB is a plus
  • Experience OR Understanding of GraphQL highly desired
  • Experience with complex migration, refactoring and decommission projects is highly desired
  • Experience in various Data Access patterns, Data Abstraction is required
  • Experience and knowledge on Data Modelling is highly desired and the ability to work with the Data Modelling teams
  • Experience with programming languages like Java, Python, Spark a plus
  • Experience with data management practice including data integration, data security, data warehousing, data analytics, metadata management and data quality
  • Understanding of traditional RDBMS technologies like Oracle, Sybase ASE, Postgres a must
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.

So, if you're eager to join a dynamic fintech team and shape the future of financial technology, this is your opportunity! Work with high-volume, high-performance, cutting-edge technologies, including cloud distributed databases like Yugabyte and Cockroach, and ETL tools like Snap Logic. Innovate and lead in creating scalable data architectures while collaborating with top professionals in a supportive and flexible environment. Enjoy the benefits of competitive compensation, comprehensive health plans, and a robust retirement plan. Experience the thrill of working with the latest tools and platforms and make a real impact in the financial world. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of something extraordinary, click to apply now and join us in this exciting journey!

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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. 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): Smithfield, RI, USA; Merrimack, NH, USA; Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2100236
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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