Vice President, Software Engineering

Job Description: Job Title: Vice President, Software Engineering Workplace Investing (WI) Technology powers Fidelitys workplace benefits ecosystem with integrated financial, health, and retirement solutions. Our platforms enable scale, digital excellence, and differentiated client and participant experiences. WI Tech India is a critical extension of the global engineering organization and is expanding its leadership presence across top programs and modernization initiatives, with DC Recordkeeping as a strategic priority. The Purpose of This Role As the Vice President, Engineering Leader for DC Recordkeeping, you will own and advance the technology strategy, delivery, and engineering excellence for Fidelitys recordkeeping platforms. You will lead highperforming engineering teams, shape the longterm modernization agenda, and partner closely with US and India leaders to deliver resilient, secure, and scalable systems that meet evolving business and market needs. This role requires an experienced and a hands-on technologist who thinks strategically, operates with executive presence, and drives outcomes across a global organization. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute the multiyear technology vision for DC Recordkeeping aligned to WI Tech priorities. Ability to adapt to a reset of strategy and being able to help navigate the teams towards the goals Providing thought leadership, ability to reimagine existing practices/solutions, ability to question status quo and bring alternatives to the forefront Champion modernization, security, cloud adoption, and architectural simplification. Engineering Excellence Ensure delivery of highquality, performing, and reliable platforms through modern engineering practices (CI/CD, automation, observability, SRE). Guide teams on scalable design, performance, resiliency, and user experience standards. Enhancing productivity through the latest toolstack / innovation focus/ creative business problem solving mindset Technology leadership Experience with large transformation program - Demonstrated experience of building enterprise grade green field and brown field solution Can operate systems and processes at scale Ability to understand the enterprise, being able to build a view of Tech landscape, appreciation of Core and Common Enterprise capabilities, Architecture and Enterprise Governance compliance to Tech standards and being able to augment the same. Program & Delivery Leadership Lead and own critical technology initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring clarity, alignment, and measurable business impact. Track progress, manage risks, and ensure transparent communication and timely escalation. Accountability for the program/initiative Stakeholder Influence Build trusted partnerships with Product, Business, Architecture, global engineering teams, and senior leadership. Communicate strategy, insights, and recommendations with clarity across technical and nontechnical audiences. One team spirit People Leadership Serve as Leader for multiple engineering teams; develop, empower, and grow engineering talent. Foster an inclusive, innovative, and highperformance culture across India and global teams. Operational & Governance Excellence Drive operational rigor, compliance, and process optimization. Monitor KPIs/OKRs and ensure continuous improvement in quality, velocity, and reliability. The Value You Deliver A modern, secure, scalable DC Recordkeeping platform serving millions of participants. Strong engineering culture grounded in quality, craftsmanship, and accountability. Enterprise alignment through clear, datadriven strategy and crisp execution. Improved delivery predictability and measurable business outcomes for workplace clients. A motivated and highperforming engineering organization in India that operates as a trusted global partner. Inspiring leader driving team towards excellence (A-game) The Skills that are Key to this role Behavioral / Leadership Strategic thinker with the ability to simplify complexity and drive longterm transformation. Executive presence with strong communication, influence, and relationshipbuilding skills. Proven ability to lead globally distributed teams and build cohesion across locations. Strong organizational navigation and ability to drive alignment across senior leaders. Inclusive leader skilled at talent development, coaching, and building hightrust teams. Resilient, adaptable, and effective in highchange environments. Datadriven decision maker with strong analytical and criticalthinking abilities Job Descr