Director, Solution Architect - Alternative Investments at Fidelity Investments

Westlake, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Alternative InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

13-15+ years of experience in software design, architecture, and development
A degree in Computer Science or related field, Master’s degree preferred
Proven architecture and personal leadership experience
Passion for understanding financial domain & resolving financial domain challenges
Financial services background, e.g., trade settlement, fund accounting, security pricing etc. would be a plus
Hands-on expertise with architecture design tools
Proven knowledge with Java and the Open-Source stack
Foundational knowledge of engineering and continuous delivery practices
Proven skills and demonstrated focus in logical and component architecture design and deployment
Demonstrated experience in cloud technologies and crafting solutions that use AWS services such as EKS, RDS, S3, Batch, NLB, ALB, CloudWatch, ElastiCache and Lambda
Validated knowledge of Relational databases (Oracle, Sybase, MySQL), good experience in event based and message driven orchestration architectures and API development
Significant background in solving complex technology challenges
Technology stack experience including Java, Spring, ActiveMQ, Kubernetes, Docker
Thought leadership in recommending strategic options and strategy formation
Outstanding background in modern distributed technology and overall systems architecture
Ability to advise and lead the work of a geographically diverse technical staff
Ability to communicate and influence effectively with all levels within the organization
Ability to nurture strong and collaborative partnerships across both internal and external constituencies
Extensive knowledge of innovative software stacks, tooling, and cloud patterns and technologies
Mentoring and developing technical staff
Knowledge and experience expressed through insights and new ideas

Responsibilities

Work on complex and critical technology programs related to Alternative Investment based product launches and building strategic roadmap for the organization
Engage in new and emerging financial domains and play an active role in new Fidelity offerings to its customers
Engage with business and IT teams to address complex problems and facilitate product launches
Author impactful architecture impacting trade settlement, NAV calculation, Fund Accounting, Taxation and many such business capabilities
Develop solutions that achieve business goals, align with FFIO technology strategy, bring new trends achieving rapid application development and promote novel methodologies in design and architecture
Provide technical vision and leadership to develop solutions involving various products and home-grown solutions related to blockchain and crypto ecosystem
Include scope of integration with various existing FFIO applications and platforms in solutions
Take part in a broader leadership team that defines and maintains overall technical strategy for digital products and its integrated roadmap for the organization

Skills

Solution Architecture

Software Design

Technical Leadership

Financial Systems

Trade Settlement

NAV Calculation

Fund Accounting

Taxation

Blockchain

Crypto Ecosystem

Integration

Digital Products

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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