Enterprise Architecture
Financial Services
EnterpriseArchitecture-HeadofEngineeringStandards
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“Enterprise Architecture - Head of Engineering Standards at Enterprise Architecture. Skills: Engineering Standards, Enterprise Architecture, Governance, Adoption. Lead definition of engineering standards. Drive adoption of engineering standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve quality; Improve scalability; Improve resilience
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience defining engineering standards, Deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, Track record of embedding governance frameworks, Ability to influence and embed standards, Excellent stakeholder management skills, Risk & control awareness
Nice to Have
Experience evolving engineering standards, Data-driven and insight-oriented approach
What You'll Do.
Lead definition of engineering standards
Drive adoption of engineering standards
Enforce engineering standards
Establish clear guardrails
Ensure scalable engineering practices
Ensure secure engineering practices
Ensure compliant engineering practices
Align engineering to architecture principles
Own lifecycle of engineering standards
Shape design of engineering standards
Drive firm-wide adoption
Embed governance for consistent application
Set standards for architecture patterns
Set standards for development practices
Set standards for integration
Set standards for security
Set standards for cloud engineering
Drive continuous evolution of standards
Ensure standards remain relevant
Ensure standards remain forward-looking
Ensure standards remain outcome focused
Provide transparency on adherence
Identify areas of deviation
Identify areas of risk
Enable corrective actions
Ensure consistent engineering outcomes
Ensure high-quality engineering outcomes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with Engineering; Partner with Architecture; Partner with Platform; Partner with Security; Partner with Risk
Full Job Description
# **About the Opportunity** Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 19 June 2026 # **Title Enterprise Architecture-Head of Engineering Standards** **Department** **Enterprise Architecture** **Location UK, India, Location Agnostic** **Reports To Head of Enterprise Architecture** **Level 8** **** **** We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Enterprise Architecture team and feel like you’re part of something bigger. **** **About your team** The Engineering Standards team will be aligned to Enterprise Architecture within FIL Platforms. FIL Platforms brings together accountability for how Fidelity delivers key business capabilities end to end. It owns both day to day performance and ongoing improvement, so work is done once, scaled across the firm, and focused on client and investment outcomes. **Enterprise Architecture** serves the needs of Fidelity and its clients, by aligning Business, Process, and Technology strategies to achieve business value. To meet the demands of our current and future business models, Architecture set standards, principles and guidance that prioritises resilient, adaptable, consistent, and cost-effective architecture through process and technology delivery. Engineering Standards team will primarily own the guardrails, adoption & enforcement of engineering standards. **About your role** Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will lead the definition, adoption, and enforcement of engineering standards across the organisation. Your mandate is to establish a clear and consistent set of guardrails that ensure all engineering practices are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned to enterprise architecture principles. You will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of engineering standards-shaping their design, driving firm-wide adoption, and embedding strong governance to ensure
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