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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Full Stack Engineering Leader (Java, Azure, CI/CD) - **Company:** Fmr LLC - **Location:** Durham, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Legacy Systems, Microservices - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=75a4071a79c77eba ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software engineering?, * 10 years of software engineering experience, including strong expertise in backend systems (Java/Spring or equivalent enterprise stack) * Experience designing and building distributed, event-driven systems (Kafka, messaging, microservices) * Hands-on experience with cloud-native platforms (Azure preferred), Kubernetes, and modern infrastructure practices * Deep understanding of: API design and lifecycle management CI/CD pipelines and engineering automation * Observability and production reliability Leadership and Execution * 3-5 years leading engineering teams, with clear ownership of delivery and technical direction * Experience working in regulated, high-reliability environments (financial services or similar) * Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and influence without direct authority * Demonstrated ability to: Deliver complex systems from concept to production * Balance short-term delivery with long-term platform evolution * Make architectural and prioritization trade-offs, * Experience leading platform modernization or legacy transformation efforts * Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering practices (e.g., code generation, spec-driven development) * Experience scaling teams during early-stage platform buildout * Background in financial services or fintech platforms, * Builds and scales strong engineering teams; develops future leaders * Maintains technical credibility through depth and judgment * Drives clarity and decisions in ambiguous environments * Demonstrates ownership and accountability for outcomes * Communicates effectively across technical and executive audiences * Champions engineering excellence: reliability, performance, and scalability ## Description As an Engineering Manager within the Workplace Investing (WI) Platform organization, you will play a critical leadership role in modernizing Fidelity's Workplace Investing managed account solution, Personalized Planning and Advice (PPA). You will lead the development of a cloud-native Managed Accounts platform, replace legacy systems and establish modern engineering practices at scale. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role, requiring both technical depth and people leadership. You will contribute directly to architecture and implementation in the early stages while building and scaling a high-performing team. Over time, your focus will evolve toward organizational scale, technical strategy, and execution excellence, while maintaining strong technical credibility., * Lead and grow a team of 8-15 engineers (FTE/ contractors) in a matrixed environment * Own delivery of a strategic platform modernization initiative within WI * Accountable for end-to-end engineering outcomes: design, build, quality, and production readiness * Influence architecture, engineering standards, and delivery practices across teams * Partner closely with Product and Architecture to shape roadmap and execution strategy * Contribute to establishing AI-assisted and spec-driven engineering practices across the organization, Engineering Leadership and Delivery * Own and drive end-to-end delivery of platform capabilities: from architecture and design through production and operations * Act as a hands-on technical leader, contributing to design, code reviews, and critical implementation decisions * Lead system decomposition, ensuring alignment with distributed and cloud-native patterns * Ensure strong operational readiness: testing strategy, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and reliability Technical Direction and Standards * Establish and enforce engineering standards across the platform: + Contract-first APIs + CI/CD pipeline design + Observability (logging, metrics, tracing) + Code quality and review practices * Evaluate and guide architectural decisions across services, integrations, and platform components * Champion adoption of AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices, * Build, mentor, and develop engineers and emerging technical leaders * Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement * Drive hiring and team composition aligned with platform needs * Provide coaching and performance feedback to improve individual and team effectiveness, * Partner with Product, Architecture, and enterprise teams to align priorities and execution * Represent engineering in senior-level forums, communicating technical decisions and trade-offs * Manage external dependencies and technical integrations across partner teams, * Bringing passion to your work to encourage and motivate your team. * Exemplifying an attitude of constant improvement and enhancement that strives to embody Fidelity's leadership principles. * Mentoring team members to improve their performance, knowledge and expertise. * Providing support by removing obstacles and assisting with prioritization when needed. * Helping to build a culture of learning, empowerment, and visibility. * Collaborating to achieve the best results for WI and Fidelity. ## Related Videos - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer)