Principal Architect

A privately held financial services company that provides investment expertise and solutions to help people live the lives they want.
Westlake, TX, USA
Data
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal Architect

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Principal Data Architect to join their FI Data Architecture team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Fidelity's data capabilities, focusing initially on driving the technology data strategy for the Wealth Advisor portfolio, specifically on Billing modernization and enhancements on Research and Models.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience in data engineering and architecture, who will work closely with squad leaders and product area leaders to cultivate innovation and deliver next-generation data ecosystems. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical work, requiring expertise in modern data architecture, cloud technologies, and enterprise-scale data solutions.

As a Principal Architect, you'll be responsible for architecting highly scalable and resilient data solutions, working with technologies including Snowflake, data warehouses, data lakes, and streaming technologies. The role requires strong technical leadership abilities and the capability to influence decisions across all levels of the organization.

Fidelity Institutional harnesses Fidelity's unique capabilities to deliver customized investment, trading, and financial solutions. The Data architecture team plays a crucial role in modernizing data platforms and improving systems for business growth. Working in a hybrid model, you'll be part of a team that creates effective data solutions and drives business value through advanced data analytics and insights.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company match, medical coverage, parental leave, and student loan assistance. This is an excellent opportunity for a data architecture professional looking to make a significant impact in a leading financial services organization while working with cutting-edge technologies and driving digital modernization efforts.

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Responsibilities For Principal Architect

  • Drive and influence the future of FIT's capabilities
  • Work with squad leaders, product area leaders, and application development teams
  • Drive technology data strategy for the Wealth Advisor portfolio
  • Provide hands-on solutions for pattern reference implementations
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with Product Area/Squad/Chapter leads
  • Ensure technology decisions align with architecture standards and strategies

Requirements For Principal Architect

MongoDB
Redis
  • Bachelor's degree in technology related field (Comp Science, Engineering, etc.). Master's degree would be a strong plus
  • 10+ years of industry experience in data engineering, analytics, design, and development
  • Experience in Modern Data Architecture techniques and Cloud Data Technologies
  • Data Modeling experience
  • Experience with batch processing and data movement technologies
  • Software development skills
  • Understanding of agile development process and DevOps practices
  • Certification in AWS Cloud-based Architecture preferred
  • Strong presentation skills both written and verbal
  • Experience with Technology and Architecture governance

Benefits For Principal Architect

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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