Director - Data Architect

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Job Description Job title: Director – Architecture The Director – Architecture associate will be responsible for designing and architecting applications within the AM portfolio. Purpose of This Role • Design highly available, scalable, and resilient cloud-based solutions for applications • Drive innovation through prototyping and solution recommendations for cloud-native and AI-powered applications • Collaborate with key partners to adopt emerging technologies, including AI/ML, Generative AI, and intelligent automation The associate is expected to have hands-on experience architecting solutions involving web services, event-driven patterns, and distributed computing on public cloud platforms. This role also requires strong technical expertise in AWS Cloud, AI/ML, Generative AI, containers, and UI frameworks. Exposure to building AI-driven solutions leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agent-based architectures is highly desirable. The Value You Deliver • Demonstrated leadership in architecting, designing, and building highly scalable and intelligent applications • Enterprise-scale expertise in distributed computing and modern AI-driven architecture patterns • Extensive experience architecting modern systems using open-source frameworks and emerging AI technologies • Strong experience building cloud-native (e.g., AWS) applications and integrating AI/ML and Gen AI capabilities • Proven ability to evaluate, prototype, and recommend open-source, vendor technologies, and AI platforms • Drive technology leadership by participating in cross-company initiatives, including AI transformation efforts • Strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders • Solid experience with Agile methodologies (Kanban and Scrum) The Skills That Are Key To This Role • Strong hands-on experience in application architecture • Hands-on experience designing and developing applications in cloud ecosystems • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Required Technical Skill Set • Application architecture using Java and/or Python • Working knowledge of AWS Cloud and Kubernetes • Working experience in designing apps with High Performance distributed architecture • Experience architecting AI/ML use cases, including understanding of ML lifecycle and model deployment • Working knowledge of Generative AI concepts, prompt engineering, and LLM-based application integration • Understanding of AI agent frameworks and orchestration patterns for building autonomous or semi-autonomous systems • Experience integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications while adhering to responsible AI and governance practices • AWS or Kubernetes certifications are a plus How Your Work Impacts The Organization Asset Management Technology (AM Tech) delivers innovative, scalable, industry-leading investment tools that enable Fidelity’s Investment & Asset Management business to maintain a competitive global advantage. AM Tech plays a critical role in shaping strategic direction and shares accountability for achieving business goals. It is a global organization with teams in the United States, London, India, and Ireland, supporting multiple business functions such as Portfolio Management, Research, and Trading. Expertise We’re Looking For • BE / MCA • 14+ years of industry experience Location: Bangalore (Manyata / EGL) Shift Timings: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Certifications Category: Information Technology