Director, Data Platform (Mainframe Developer)

Job Description:Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.The RoleAs the Director, Data Platform, you blend deep expertise in mainframe development, enterprise data platforms, application modernization, and large-scale technology delivery with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering talent. You are committed to modernizing critical recordkeeping platforms while maintaining the resiliency, stability, and performance required to support a global enterprise. In an agile structure, you will collaborate with Product Area Leaders, Architects, Engineering Leaders, and Data Platform teams to define strategic modernization roadmaps, establish engineering standards, and drive execution across mainframe, distributed, and cloud-based solutions. You are dedicated to helping teams evolve legacy platforms, adopt modern engineering practices, and deliver business outcomes through innovation, operational excellence, and technical leadership.In addition, you:Bring passion to your work to inspire and motivate teams through large-scale transformation initiativesEmbody the firm's Leadership Principles and engineering cultureFoster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementChampion modernization efforts across mainframe, distributed, and cloud platformsPromote resiliency, operational excellence, and customer-focused deliveryDevelop and mentor engineering talent while supporting high-performing, globally distributed teamsServe as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders on modernization strategy and platform evolutionEnjoy what you do!The Expertise and Skills You BringBachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field12 plus years of software engineering experience, including significant experience supporting and developing large-scale mainframe applicationsDeep expertise with COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and enterprise mainframe development practicesStrong experience designing, developing, and supporting mission-critical recordkeeping, transaction processing, and data management platformsHands-on experience with SQL in DB2 and Oracle environmentsExperience driving application modernization initiatives, including API enablement, legacy transformation, cloud integration, and platform simplificationExperience with Java, RESTful services, and distributed application architectures preferredExperience with ETL technologies, Informatica, data integration, and large-volume data processingExperience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, and cloud-native engineering practices is a bonusExperience with event streaming technologies such as Kafka and low-latency data platforms such as Redis is a plusStrong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principlesProven ability to influence engineering and technology strategy across multiple organizations and stakeholder groupsStrong stakeholder management, communication, and organizational leadership capabilitiesCritical thinking skills and experience balancing modernization objectives with operational stability and risk managementFinancial Services experience preferredThe Value You DeliverProvide technical and organizational leadership for globally distributed engineering teams responsible for critical business applicationsPartner with Product, Architecture, Security, and Engineering leaders to deliver business solutions that align with strategic objectives and technology roadmapsEstablish engineering standards, architecture principles, and governance practices that promote scalability, resiliency, maintainability, and securityLead modernization initiatives involving cloud integration, API enablement, application transformation, and data platform evolutionDrive adoption of modern engineering practices including Agile, DevSecOps, automation, observability, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)Remove organizational and technical impediments that impact team effectiveness, delivery execution, and platform performanceChampion operational excellence through proactive risk management, system resiliency, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure platforms meet reliability, security, compliance, performance, scalability, and availability objectivesCommunicate strategy, priorities, progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to senior leadership and executive stakeholdersGuide investment decisions and modernization priorities by balancing business value, technical debt reduction, platform stability, and long-term strategic outcomesBuild and develop a high-performing engineering organization through mentorship, coaching, talent development, and succession planningFoster innovation and adoption of emerging technologies and modernization patterns that support the organization's long-term data platform and technology visionFidelity’s Onsite Working ModelFidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.Certifications:Category:Information TechnologyPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.SummaryLocation: 100 New Millennium Way, Bldg 2, Durham NCType: Full time