Director - Mobile Architecture

Job Description

Job Title Director - Mobile Architect (Grade 7)The Purpose of This RoleThis Director Mobile Architect will play a Technical Architecture role within the Digital Platforms Development team. This individual will be responsible for the development and creation of quality mobile applications that are used by Fidelity s workplace customers. This individual will work closely with business sponsors, scrum masters, Tech Leads, Architects and other developers to analyze / recommend changes in project development policies, procedures, standards and strategies. This role demonstrates advanced technical knowledge and may have a specific business background through training and application experience.The Value You DeliverThis Director Mobile Architect will be expected to be a part of the Digital team in India and would be responsible for working on Digital Platform mobile application that are used by Fidelity s workplace customers. As an Architect, you will be responsible to ensure the team lives technical standards and principles. You will need to ensure good relationship between the team and other stake holders. You are also responsible for mentoring a team of developers.Responsibilities of the role includes

• Act as a trusted advisor and recommend actionable architecture solutions in support of the business initiatives balancing technology direction.
• Hands on, able to act as a bridge between architecture principles and designs along with intent to collaborate to make things happen.
• Actively participate in planning, definition, design & integration of IT Product/Application releases working with other product architects as required to assure consistency of product development and adoption of the product asset base across the product line
• Actively participate in product release cycle, daily stand up as well as helping team with tactical activities like code review, design optimization etc.
• Lead and present a technical solution and the underlying business requirements that drove its development.
• Work closely with IT Product/Application teams in technology selection, evaluation, recommendation and configuration
• Build and maintain effective relationships with product managers, WS architects and technical leads for individual products
• Contribute to the development of WS digital architecture blueprint by monitoring industry and technology trends and directions
• Evaluate and recommend technology and frameworks for flexibility, long-term viability, and time to market
• Regularly provides guidance, training and mentoring to enable other team members to meet/exceed expectations
• Develops comprehensive documentation for architecture recommendations and collaborate on delivery of other architectural programs.

The Skills that are Key to this roleTechnical Skills

• Must have skills
  • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of internet, mobile, and application architecture, as well as current and emerging technologies
  • Demonstrates expert understanding of the software development process including analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, problem resolution and planning
  • Ability to articulate architecture solution options to the product management and architecture leadership
  • Ability to provide technical leadership and hands on day to day solution to the development, QA and support teams in preparing the design artifacts and implementation of solutions
  • Ability to identify integration patterns and points between various design areas and should be able to track the implementation of integrations
  • Ability to analyze business direction and problem, understand long term vision and risk and develop strategy and guide technical solutions
  • Ability to work with peers, technical and non-technical team members on POCs and Projects independently
  • Ability to identify measurable dimensions (including ROI) of a solutions options with pros and cons
  • Ability to quickly learn, adapt and thrive to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with and to influence team members and external groups
  • Excellent presentation, documentation, communication and influencing skills as well as skills which present/influence technology direction in business context to the stakeholders
• Required
  • Expert on Hybrid Mobile app development (PhoneGap/Cordova/Capacitor and Ionic)
  • Expert on Android and IOS native development
  • Expert in Angular, TypeScript, HTML 5, JavaScript, CSS3 , SASS and Ajax.
  • Strong software development skills using Java and web application technologies in a service-oriented architecture
  • Experience in Server Side technologies like Java, J2EE, JSON, Servlets
  • Experience with Spring REST / MVC, Apache Camel
  • Open Source Frameworks - Spring MVC, Spring Core, Spring REST, Apache Camel
  • Experience with the following: GIT, Maven, Jenkins, uDeploy, JIRA, Artifactory, Dynatrace, Sonar
  • Strong knowledge of responsive and mobile web design and technologies
  • Strong knowledge of continuous integration, static code analysis and test driven development
  • Strong internet security and OAuth, Open ID Connect etc knowledge and best practices
  • Strong experience on performance analysis and tuning.
• Desirable
  • Knowledge of Database technologies and sql.
  • Knowledge of Cloud patterns like Docker, AWS
• Additional
  • Able to apply creative solutions to solve client problems
  • Extremely analytical with strong business sense
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Flexible, adaptable and an eager self-starter
  • Experience in Iterative, and Agile Development methods
  • Capable of providing thought leadership and abstract thinking
  • Experience working with multiple clients and projects at a time
  • Demonstrate architecture and personal leadership experience

Behavioral attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with very good verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work across business and system groups at all levels
• Customer service orientation, demonstrated by ability to deliver quality effort in a highly demanding environment
• Quick learner and willing to adapt and learn new technologies
• Collaborate, as needed, with other service providers and vendors on product related issues
• Ready to take up multiple tasks across projects
• Great attitude, team player and effective contributor
• Commitment to quality and high standards
• Creative, energetic, assertive hands-on professional who enjoys the challenge of change

How your Work Impacts the OrganizationWorkplace Investing (WI) helps millions of people save and invest through workplace savings plans. WI builds lifetime relationships with customers and provides employers with cost-effective, integrated employee benefit solutions. The company serves customers online, over the phone. WI business constitutes of four different product lines Defined Contribution (DC), Defined Benefits (DB), Health & Welfare (HW) and Stock plan services (SPS).The Digital Platforms development team is part of the Workplace Investing (WI) Technology group. Our team is responsible for new and enhanced design and development of application areas across WI. Our primary focus is Employer Digital via the web and mobile channels.The Expertise we re looking for

• Bachelor s degree in Computer science or any other discipline
• Demonstrated mastery of previous level skills and responsibilities of relevant job family
• 15+ years of experience in web technology role

Company OverviewFidelity Investments is one of the worlds largest providers of financial services. Headquartered in Boston, US, Fidelitys goal is to make financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. Privately held for nearly 70 years, Fidelity employs 45,000 associates who are focused on the long-term success of our customers. FMR (Fidelity Management & Research) India is the Global In-house Center of Fidelity Investments. Headquartered at Bangalore, where operations commenced in 2003, FMR India has another fully-functional unit at Chennai. To know more visit: FMR IndiaLocation: BangaloreShift timings: 11:00 am - 8:00pmCertifications:Company OverviewAt Fidelity, we are focused on 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 creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. Fidelity India has been the Global Inhouse Center of Fidelity Investments since 2003 with offices in Bangalore and Chennai. For information about working at Fidelity, visit India.Fidelity.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.Apply,

Keyskills :
mobile web designspring mvcserver sidecode reviewweb applicationcomputer sciencedefined benefitsagile developmentinternet securityservice providerstechnology trendsproduct management