Director, Architecture

A privately held financial services company that provides financial expertise and helps people live the lives they want.
Boston, MA, USAMerrimack, NH, USAWestlake, TX, USA
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Director, Architecture

Fidelity Enterprise Architecture (FEA) is seeking an experienced User Experience Architect to drive end-to-end architecture for the Brokerage business domain. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work directly with product teams across retail investing (brokerage accounts, managed services, banking services) and workplace investing (401ks, health-insurance related accounts) spaces.

As a Director of Architecture, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that meet business priorities and initiatives. The role requires expertise in all aspects of solution architecture, from security to data strategy, and involves close collaboration with various engineering teams.

The position demands strong technical leadership skills and deep expertise in architecture principles, API design, and scalable systems. You'll be working in a complex financial services environment, helping to modernize digital infrastructure while ensuring security, performance, and excellent user experience.

Key technologies include REST, GraphQL federation, and modern web development practices. The role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex architectural challenges in a major financial institution.

Fidelity offers comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision coverage, parental leave, and student loan assistance. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a collaborative environment where architects can make significant impact on critical financial systems.

This hybrid role requires onsite presence every other week at one of the specified locations (Boston, Merrimack, or Westlake), combining the benefits of in-person collaboration with flexible work arrangements.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Director, Architecture

  • Drive end-to-end architecture for the Brokerage business domain
  • Work with product teams across retail investing and workplace investing spaces
  • Design solutions that meet business priorities and initiatives
  • Drive overall technical and experience architecture
  • Handle security and data strategy
  • Lead and drive the end-to-end architecture of multiple teams

Requirements For Director, Architecture

Node.js
TypeScript
  • Proven experience in architecture including scalability, resilience, security, and data architecture
  • Experience in engineering web and/or mobile applications end to end
  • Proficiency in API design principles
  • Experience with enterprise API implementation using REST and GraphQL federation
  • Ability to break down user interfaces into smaller reusable pieces
  • Experience with reactive and functional programming concepts
  • Experience building highly scalable architecture for Omnichannel experience platforms
  • Knowledge of NX generator, executor creation, and dependency graphs within NX monorepos

Benefits For Director, Architecture

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • 16-week maternity leave & 12-week parental leave
  • Student loan assistance

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