Director, Mobile Architecture

Fidelity Investments; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, is looking for a Director of Mobile Architecture to oversee the design and quality of mobile capabilities for Workplace Investing. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in mobile app architecture, lead various mobile initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Relevant skills include expertise in iOS, Android, and hybrid technologies. This role is vital for driving digital transformation within Fidelity. Join us to help shape the future of mobile architecture with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading architecture for mobile app development.
• Expertise in hybrid and native mobile implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade mobile capabilities.
• Collaborate with product teams on mobile initiatives.
• Ensure high quality for mobile applications across the enterprise.

Skills

Adaptability

Mobile architecture coordination

Native and hybrid mobile frameworks expertise

iOS development using Swift

Android development using Kotlin

Client-side web technologies

Server-side/cloud architecture

API design principles

Innovation integration

Cross-team coordination

Education

Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Job description

Job Description

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

Director, Mobile Architecture – Lead the design, implementation, and quality of enterprise‑grade mobile capabilities across multiple applications within Workplace Investing. Work closely with product teams to address complex business problems and recommend impactful architecture solutions.

The Role

In this role, you will be part of a team of architects leading various mobile experiences, frameworks, and platforms, driving forward the app portfolio in Workplace Investing, and collaborating on sophisticated enterprise‑wide mobile initiatives. You will own key components of the mobile experience, designing, implementing, and ensuring high quality for mobile applications that serve the entire enterprise.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

The following will help you succeed and thrive in this role:

• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible, adaptable, and thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Substantial experience leading and coordinating architecture for the development and deployment of key mobile apps and features across hybrid and native implementations
• Extensive expertise with native and hybrid mobile frameworks including iOS, Android, Ionic Capacitor (or similar)
• Adept at iOS development using Swift and/or Android development using Kotlin
• Deep knowledge of client‑side web technologies including Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, etc.
• Experience with proof‑of‑concept development and evangelization
• Solid understanding of server‑side/cloud architecture and technologies, like AWS
• Proficient in principles of API design and its applications
• Drive innovation by integrating AI‑assisted tooling, GitHub agents, and intelligent automation into the engineering lifecycle
• Influence and articulate architecture solutions to product, development and architecture leadership
• Expertise in working across engineering and product teams, coordinating project work
• Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field, with equivalent experience considered

The Team

The Mobile Architecture team is a fast‑paced technology group that supports our product and engineering organizations and bridges the communication and requirements gap between them. We use modern technologies to deliver experiences for our mobile customers, applying innovative solutions that exceed our customer’s needs and embracing diversity of thought and experience.

As part of the WI Technology Architecture team you will be a key player in moving us forward into our digital future and driving the digital transformation of our business.

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.