Performance Architect

FIS - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Performance Architect role at Fidelity Information Services involves working on complex issues in financial services and technology. This position is part of the OPF Project - Technical Architect Team, focusing on designing and developing enterprise software applications. The role requires extensive experience in J2EE application development and offers opportunities for mentoring and leading project activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, review and present input on project activities and plans.
• Design, develop, implement and maintain a series of programs, subsystems, revisions, and enhancements of current systems.
• Convey architectural solutions to all levels of professionals and leaders.
• Ensure compliance with established architecture, design patterns, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support for the development of systems.
• Recommend changes on project design concepts to improve efficiency.
• Develop design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.
• Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, and scalability of Java system architecture.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in J2EE application development, including 3 years as Architect or Associate Architect as an Individual Contributor.
• Proficiency in Core Java, J2EE, ANSI SQL, XML, Struts, Hibernate, EJB.
• Proficiency in solutions design and successfully architected enterprise software applications or products.
• Demonstrated experience as application development lead or architect with decision-making responsibilities on architecture and design choices.
• Ability to mentor, train, and coach Associate Architects and Technical Leads.
• In-depth knowledge of designing and building applications using Service Oriented Architecture and J2EE security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and design patterns, with experience in using UML and modeling tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of FIS' products and services.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of basic financial analysis principles and ratios.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits including GHMI/Hospitalization coverage for employee and direct dependents.