Director, Software Engineering (Java, Technical Leadership)

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Job Description: The Role Note: This is a leadership position, with 8-10 direct reports. Stock Plan Services is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to help lead the modernization of our Global Recordkeeping Platform. This leader will drive execution of strategic modernization initiatives, partner with Product and Architecture organizations, and help shape the future-state technology platform across a multi-year modernization program. What You Will Do · Translate business strategy and modernization objectives into technical roadmaps, prioritized backlogs, and execution milestones. · Lead complex platform modernization efforts spanning multiple engineering teams and business partners. · Partner with Product Managers, Architects, Program Managers, and Technology Leaders to align priorities and delivery outcomes. · Provide technical leadership for distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, integration patterns, and platform engineering capabilities. · Drive delivery planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and execution governance. · Champion engineering excellence, resiliency, security, and operational maturity. · Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that advance SPS modernization goals. · Hire, coach, develop, and lead a high-performing engineering team. · Leverage and Champion the use of AI applications to deliver gain in productivity and stability in the build. The Expertise and Skills You Bring · 12 plus years of software engineering experience with progressive technical leadership responsibilities. · Experience leading large-scale modernization, transformation, or platform engineering initiatives. · Strong background in cloud technologies, microservices, APIs, distributed systems, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices. · Demonstrated ability to influence across organizational boundaries and build alignment among senior stakeholders. · Guide migration strategies from legacy and mainframe-centric environments to modern hybrid-cloud architectures. · Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and executive communication skills. · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Leadership Attributes Strategic vision, enterprise thinking, technical depth, delivery excellence, talent development, stakeholder influence, change leadership, and risk management. The Team SPS Modernization-This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of Fidelity’s SPS recordkeeping platform, shape multi-year modernization strategy, and lead engineering teams delivering mission-critical capabilities at enterprise scale. Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model Fidelity 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 Technology Please 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. At Fidelity, we are passionate about 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. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation please contact the following: For roles based in the US: Contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 For roles based in Ireland: Contact AccommodationsIreland@fmr.com For roles based in Germany: Contact Accommodationsgermany@fmr.com Fidelity Privacy Policy