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Vice President, Architecture

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Vice President, Architecture

Merrimack, NH

Job Description:

At Fidelity Enterprise Architecture (FEA), we are seeking an experienced User Experience Architect to drive end-to-end architecture for the Brokerage business domain. In this role, you will work directly with product teams across the retail investing space (brokerage accounts, managed services, banking services, etc.) and the workplace investing space (401ks, health-insurance related accounts, etc.) to design solutions that meet business priorities and initiatives.

What you will be responsible for..

This role will be a very hands-on role driving the overall technical and experience architecture of fidelity.com, both pre and post login. You will be directly responsible for all aspects of the web platform! You will collaboratively work across other product areas and multiple business units influencing to ensure the new web platform can be shared and consumed with all parts of the company.

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In general, we are looking for a solid User Experience Architect that can lead and drive the end-to-end architecture of multiple teams in a complex space.

The Expertise we're looking for...

The following is a selection of skills (but not a hard list of requirements) that will help you thrive in this role:

  • Proven experience in architecture, including scalability, resilience, security, and data architecture.
  • Experienced in engineering web and/or mobile applications end to end, with a focus on customer experience, scale, security, and performance. Technologies skills include:
    • Native and hybrid Android & iOS app development
    • Angular/React (we use Angular) Web development
    • Proficient in principles of API design and it's applications
    • Experience with enterprise API implementation, using REST and GraphQL [federation]
    • Ability to break down user interfaces into smaller reusable pieces and large-scale migrations
    • Experience with reactive and functional programming concepts.
    • Experience building highly scalable architecture to support Omnichannel experience platforms
    • NX generator, executor creation, and dependency graphs within NX monorepos

Organizational Vision & Culture Champion:

In addition to your amazing technology skills we are looking for soft skills as well that can make you shine in this role:

  • Face off with our SVPs around the business, product and engineering customers, and make sure we are:
    • Addressing their biggest and most strategic problems
    • Propose solutions that are very specific and don't leave a lot of opportunities for swirl or things that can trip them up during delivery
    • Ensure customers understand the solutions we are proposing
    • Ensure customers buy into the solutions
  • Work with SVP and VP level product and engineering leaders to understand requirements and nail down solutions alternatives.
  • Work with engineers to understand their context, propose solutions that work for them and improve the solution with their feedback.
  • Roll up their sleeves to write some POCs as needed to ground their proposals.

Company Overview

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 places a high degree of value in 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 outstanding perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

Fidelity 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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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): Merrimack, NH, USA; Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2098561
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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