Job Description:
Are you energized by rapid software development? Do you want to combine the fast pace of a start up with the financial backing of one of the most successful companies in the industry? Then be part of an exciting new incubator within Fidelity geared at rapidly move ideas from concepts to scale to help bring these game-changing ideas to market. If you are a highly full stack skilled Software Engineer with a passion for creating products and services that make lives better, a career in FCAT (Fidelity Center for Applied Technology) may be right for you!
At FCAT, we are dedicated to using emerging technologies to create innovative products and services that improve people's financial lives. As the innovation engine for Fidelity Investments, we provide expertise on new tools and techniques to the rest of the firm, while also incubating potential new lines of business.
One such project we are currently working on is a next-generation trading platform that supports equities, options, and cryptocurrencies. This platform leverages cutting-edge technologies to provide customers with a seamless and intuitive trading experience across multiple asset classes. If you are passionate about building innovative products and want to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Come join us at FCAT and help build the future of financial technology!
The Expertise We’re Looking For
Bachelor level degree in Computer Science, Engineering or another technical field
Experience working with a variety of programming languages, frameworks, operating systems, and platforms
Experience with Golang, Node.JS or Java
Experience with Agile Methodologies
Able to take a concept and turn it into a finished product
Ability to quickly learn and adopt diverse technologies
Ability to think strategically: creative thinker. Strong problem-solving skills.
Hands on work style: Dynamic can-do attitude, proactive and curious in nature.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge in securities trading (Equities, Options and Crypto currencies)
The Purpose of Your Role
The Principal Engineer is responsible for working closely with the Technical Lead to architect, design and build pilots and new products. Candidates must be comfortable working with a small team of developers in a fast paced and highly ambiguous environment working with emerging technologies, high risks and uncertainty.
The Skills You Bring
Strong software programming skills
Proven track record designing and building complex end-to-end systems (full stack developer)
Willingness to understand and pick up something new on a continual basis
Communication, teamwork and empathy skills to co-develop in multi-disciplined team
Experience with databases, Relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and Non-Relational (MongoDB)
Strong Object-Oriented skills and experience with UML
Knowledge of cloud computing environments, applications and tools
Experience and knowledge of Agile/iterative software delivery methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to clearly convey information to a broad array of technical and non-technical audiences
Motivated, self-directed, results oriented
The Value You Deliver
Strong technical skills and a passion for programming
Full stack developer
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
Provide technical leadership to all team members
Escalate issues and risks to executive management for timely resolution
Mentor junior team members
Certifications:
Category:
Information Technology
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 every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.
