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Principal Data Architect

Fidelity

Fidelity

IT
Merrimack, NH, USA
Posted on Mar 13, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description:

Drives technology data strategy for Performance Measurement product modernization. Executes Relational Databases and Reporting and Analytics, using Modern Data Architecture techniques and Cloud Data Technologies. Applies NoSQL, Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Streaming Technologies, Master Data Management, Distributed Databases, and Snowflake. Understands the Agile development process and DevOps practices. Builds and maintains relationships with Product Area Squad and Chapter leads across architecture teams. Ensures technology decisions align with architecture standards and strategies.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Works with application development teams to cultivate innovation, drive standardization, and deliver new data and Cloud solutions.
  • Provides hands-on solutions for pattern reference implementations and squad support needs.
  • Performs data engineering, analytics, design, and development of enterprise data solutions in technology platforms, frameworks, and languages.
  • Architects, designs, and builds highly scalable and resilient data solutions and applications.
  • Architects modern data integration frameworks and highly scalable distributed systems using open source and emerging data architecture designs and patterns.
  • Provides technical mentorship and provides hands on day-to-day solutions to agile teams.
  • Prepares design artifacts and implementation of solutions.
  • Works independently and collaborates with all levels of the organization, including technical and non-technical team members.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in 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 Data Architect (or closely related occupation) performing application architecture, design, and development in a financial services and data-oriented product environment, using Cloud technologies and Agile methodology (Scrum).

Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in 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 Data Architect (or closely related occupation) performing application architecture, design, and development in a financial services and data-oriented product environment, using Cloud technologies and Agile methodology (Scrum).

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) building end-to-end on-prem and Cloud-based data platforms and software applications, using Microservices, Java, Spring Boot, Spark, and databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB); and crafting complex SQL queries, data warehouses, data lakes, and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) and Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) pipelines to support Agile development of robust Cloud-native applications.
  • DE architecting and developing data products, using modern data management practices -- data ingestion, governance, security, metadata management, modeling, and virtualization; and delivering scalable operational, analytical, and reporting solutions, using Kafka, Java, Python, Cloud and Hadoop ecosystems, Application Programming Interface (APIs), and batch frameworks.
  • DE evaluating, integrating, and prototyping Amazon Web Services (AWS) service usage (Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Lambda, Redshift, Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR), and Hadoop) to support high-volume data processing; and designing resilient, high-availability architectures with disaster recovery capabilities and real-time RESTful APIs to ensure business continuity.
  • DE establishing efficient and reliable software delivery processes by implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices, including designing robust pipelines that minimize deployment errors, accelerate feature rollouts, and enhance team productivity; and maintaining application stability and performance, through proactive monitoring and observability strategies that support operational excellence, using Jenkins, GitHub, Grafana, and Splunk.

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Information Technology

Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.

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.

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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.

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Company overview

Company overview

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.

Hybrid work schedule

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

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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