Vice President, Quality Engineering, Westlake, TX

Vice President, Quality Engineering

Published: Oct 13

ID: 2134509

Onsite

Experience Level

Vice President

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description:

Fidelity Investments is seeking a dynamic and experienced VP of Quality Engineering for Fidelity Stock Plan Services Technology Group. This role is a senior technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling modern quality engineering practices supporting SPS QE organization. This leader provides strategic and operational leadership in QE functions, embedding quality into every stage of the software development lifecycle while enabling rapid innovation.

As a senior leader, the VP of QE partners closely with Engineering, Product Management, DevOps, Security, and Business stakeholders to establish quality standards, drive test automation and continuous testing, and ensure customer trust in the company’s platforms and services.

The position requires deep technical expertise in software architecture, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems, combined with the ability to lead and influence engineering teams at scale.

This role will be based in Westlake.

The Team

The SPS Technology Group delivers cutting-edge digital solutions that empower Fidelity’s clients and participants to manage their stock plans and holdings effectively. Our technology platforms span a multitude of technology systems and are built for scale using modern technologies and have already garnered great reputation. As we embrace high-velocity delivery methodology and DevOps practices, our Quality Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring products are built with excellent quality and we deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

The Expertise You Have

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
15+ years of experience in software engineering and quality assurance
Proven experience leading QE/QA teams for complex, large scale technology platforms
Deep understanding of SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD practices
Strong expertise in test automation, modern QA tools, and quality engineering principles
Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross functional teams at a senior level

The Skills You Bring

Strategic thinking and executive level decision making
Strong people leadership and organizational development skills
Data driven mindset with strong analytical skills
Ability to balance speed, innovation, and quality at scale
Strong architectural insight with the ability to design scalable, maintainable, and reusable software and test solutions

The Value You Deliver

Define and own quality engineering strategy, and roadmap aligned with SPS business and technology goals
Serve as the senior expert on quality practices, risk management, and release readiness
Oversee test strategy design, including functional, regression, integration with external systems and applications
Establish quality gates, metrics, and release criteria to support predictable and safe deployments. Use data driven
Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities for end-to-end integrated testing strategies that maximize coverage and efficiency
Build, mentor, and lead high performing QE managers, engineers, and specialists

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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.

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 [email protected], 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.

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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