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Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model in phases by region and role. See job description for more information.

Onsite

• Durham, NC

• Technology

Senior Manager

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Position Description:

Designs, implements, and optimizes large-scale, cloud database systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance for enterprise applications. Automates the deployment and migration of PostgreSQL and Oracle databases into Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. Works on multiple databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, Cockroach, Yugabyte, MySQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB. Modernizes existing automation capabilities, crafting new end-to-end deployment capabilities, and migrates business unit partners to new data services automations in AWS and Azure. Develops end-to-end applications using scripting languages -- Python, PowerShell, Shell Scripting, Ansible, Terraform, Go, Ruby, and Perl. Leverages CloudFormation, YML, Vault, Bitbucket, Artifactory, CloudWatch, and DataDog to determine performance metrics, event monitoring for infrastructure and cloud services, enable automated Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), and collect monitoring and operational data in the form of logs, metrics, and events. Builds, tests, and deploys software applications using pipeline automation tools -- Jenkins, Jenkins Core, uDeploy, and Concourse.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates in architecture design teams.
• Defines and leads enterprise-level data architecture strategies.
• Develops and implements advanced data engineering frameworks.
• Recommends development testing tools and methodologies and reviews and validates test plans.
• Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables.
• Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.
• Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.
• Responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget.
• Advices on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.
• Plans and coordinates project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
• Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.
• Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.
• Advise senior leadership on data infrastructure and technology solutions.
• Mentors junior engineers.
• Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple divisional initiatives.
• Develops innovative solutions to support scalable, secure, and high-performance data environments.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Cloud Engineer (or closely related occupation) building, deploying and maintaining multi-cloud continuous delivery platforms for releasing cloud-native enterprise applications using PostgreSQL and cloud technologies (AWS and Azure).

Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Applied Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Cloud Engineer (or closely related occupation) building, deploying and maintaining multi-cloud continuous delivery platforms for releasing cloud-native enterprise applications using PostgreSQL and cloud technologies (AWS and Azure).

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

• Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing and developing DevOps CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for initial deployment and ongoing maintenance of public cloud solutions (AWS and Azure); developing platform automation tools using CloudFormation Templates, PowerShell, YAML, JSON, and Python; implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using CloudFormation and Terraform; and performing monthly upgrade releases using Jenkins and PowerShell.
• DE designing and developing distributed database solutions (YugabyteDB and CockroachDB) on public cloud environments; developing automation scripts for feature enhancements following standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes across environments; and implementing Linux machine rehydration workflows.
• DE designing and configuring SQL Server database services, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) in on-premises and Azure environments; and deploying reports in standalone and clustered configurations using CI/CD pipelines.
• DE designing and configuring Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, DHCP address blocks, DNS settings, security policies, and firewall rules for database services.

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.

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.

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

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 experience.

Reasonable accommodations: 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 contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer: Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening: At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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