Director, Data Architecture at Fidelity Investments

Westlake, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, BrokerageIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
12+ years of experience in distributed systems, including 3+ years with cloud databases
Experience in financial services domain (understanding/experience with brokerage domain a plus)
Expertise in relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL), distributed SQL (CockroachDB, YugabyteDB), NoSQL (Aerospike), in-memory databases, data warehouses (Snowflake, Apache Iceberg), and Kafka streaming
Proven ability to architect high-volume, high-performance transactional systems
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, EC2, EMR, S3) and hybrid environments
Experience building scalable data solutions (OLTP, ODS, MDM, data warehousing & analytics platforms)
Ability to evaluate and recommend emerging cloud data technologies
Hands-on experience in logical and physical data modeling
Experience with data movement (ETL, ELT) technologies
Strategic thinker with strong technical leadership and agile delivery experience
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Familiarity with legal, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity standards

Responsibilities

Define and promote data architecture strategies, patterns, standards, and guidelines
Provide technical leadership across complex projects and initiatives
Guide the adoption of cloud-native data solutions and data integration patterns
Champion data-driven decision-making and reusable patterns, standards, and guidelines
Lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) to evaluate emerging technologies
Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards
Support mainframe migration and modernization efforts
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-based data architectures supporting Fidelity’s Brokerage Recordkeeping Applications
Collaborate with development teams, solution architects, and enterprise leaders to standardize solutions, drive modernization, and align technology with business goals

Skills

Oracle

PostgreSQL

CockroachDB

YugabyteDB

Aerospike

Snowflake

Apache Iceberg

Kafka

AWS RDS

AWS EC2

AWS EMR

AWS S3

ETL

ELT

data modeling

OLTP

data warehousing

Fidelity Investments

Investment management and financial services provider

About Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments offers a range of financial services and tools designed to help individuals manage their investments and stay informed about the markets. Their products include mobile applications and market monitoring tools that provide users with real-time market quotes, news, and trading capabilities. For example, the Fidelity Market Monitor for Glass delivers daily market quotes directly to Google Glass, while the Fidelity app for Windows Phone 8 allows users to access news and trading tools on their mobile devices. Additionally, features like the Watch List Visualization for iPad help users track stock price changes over time using a heatmap. What sets Fidelity apart from its competitors is its focus on integrating new technologies and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the investment experience. The goal of Fidelity Investments is to empower individuals with the information and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1946Year Founded

$120,238.8MTotal Funding

DEBT_FINANCINGCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Mental Health Support

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Loss of key personnel like Gita Bal may impact Fidelity's research capabilities.

Increased competition from Vanguard's new division could draw clients away from Fidelity.

Potential reputational risk from Bitcoin ETF outflows could affect Fidelity's offerings.

Differentiation

Fidelity Labs offers innovative beta products like Market Monitor for Google Glass.

Fidelity's mobile solutions are available on multiple platforms, including Windows Phone and iPad.

Fidelity's Open Limit Order Visualization provides unique insights into order execution proximity.

Upsides

Increased adoption of wearable tech could boost Fidelity's mobile solutions.

Growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests expansion in Fidelity's digital asset offerings.

Rise of AI could benefit Fidelity's data analytics and AI-driven investment strategies.

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