Director, Full Stack Engineering at Fidelity Investments

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and six (6) years of experience as a Director, Full Stack Engineering (or closely related occupation) developing, designing, and deploying test automation frameworks using Java
Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and four (4) years of experience as a Director, Full Stack Engineering (or closely related occupation) developing, designing, and deploying test automation frameworks using Java
Demonstrated Expertise developing and maintaining test automation frameworks for functional and regression testing of Web, API, and mobile applications using Java, REST Assured, Selenium, Cucumber and SQL
Demonstrated Expertise performing DevOps engineering including installing test frameworks, and configuring, integrating, and scheduling automation scripts in Jenkins for nightly test suite execution using Jenkins Pipeline scripting; and setting up parallel tests across Chrome and Firefox, and using Docker Selenium Grid
Demonstrated Expertise testing applications according to capital markets, derivatives and trading lifecycle methodologies using Java; and improving the quality and user experience of products using Order Entry Flow, Trade Validations, Integration with Exchange, Post Trade activity, and Operations
Demonstrated Expertise performing requirement analysis with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and System Architects using JIRA and Confluence

Responsibilities

Develops test automation using Amazon Web Services (AWS) using Kubernetes and setup Selenium Grid in the AWS cloud
Verifies and validates relational and non-relational databases using MSSQL, MySQL, Hadoop, MariaDB, MongoDB, Elasticsearch
Designs test automation tools using Java Selenium, Cucumber, Karate and REST Assured
Forecasts, manages, and completes test estimation, test plan and test strategy
Uses API and Web/cloud application tests using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline
Partners with and influences individuals at all organizational levels and assesses risks in projects, communicating with management
Programs level test estimation, test plans, test strategy, test execution, and architects and setups test automation frameworks across teams
Works with a geographically diverse team, builds and leverages client and vendor relationships, and provides innovative thought leadership
Designs, architects, and develops functional and non-functional (Performance) End-to-End tests automation between systems
Coordinates E2E tests activities across teams, users, management, vendors, technicians to assess compute needs and system requirements
Tracks program level defects and issues
Solves complex test automation issues for the team and provides mentorship
Responsible for transparency in providing test execution results across program level
Coordinates with internal and external auditors for QA needs to ensure a successful regulatory brokerage system
Facilitates work prioritization based on business and technology needs
Participates in recruitments for identifying the right candidates for SDET roles

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AWSKubernetesSeleniumJavaCucumberKarateREST AssuredMSSQLMySQLHadoopMariaDBMongoDBElasticsearchJenkinsCI/CD

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote-friendly?

Yes, applicants are permitted to work remotely from an at-home work site anywhere in the United States.

What are the key skills required for this role?

The role requires expertise in developing test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Cucumber, REST Assured, and SQL, along with experience in AWS, Kubernetes, databases like MSSQL/MySQL/MongoDB, and DevOps tools like Jenkins CI/CD.

What education and experience are needed?

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with six years of experience as a Director, Full Stack Engineering developing test automation frameworks using Java, or a Master’s degree with four years of experience is required.

What does the team structure look like?

The role involves working with a geographically diverse team, coordinating across teams, users, management, vendors, and technicians.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have demonstrated expertise in Java-based test automation for web/API/mobile apps using Selenium, Cucumber, REST Assured, and SQL, plus experience in DevOps, AWS/Kubernetes, and leading test strategies across diverse teams.

Fidelity Investments

Investment management and financial services provider

About Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments offers a range of financial services and tools designed to help individuals manage their investments and stay informed about the markets. Their products include mobile applications and market monitoring tools that provide users with real-time market quotes, news, and trading capabilities. For example, the Fidelity Market Monitor for Glass delivers daily market quotes directly to Google Glass, while the Fidelity app for Windows Phone 8 allows users to access news and trading tools on their mobile devices. Additionally, features like the Watch List Visualization for iPad help users track stock price changes over time using a heatmap. What sets Fidelity apart from its competitors is its focus on integrating new technologies and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the investment experience. The goal of Fidelity Investments is to empower individuals with the information and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1946Year Founded

$120,238.8MTotal Funding

DEBT_FINANCINGCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Mental Health Support

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Loss of key personnel like Gita Bal may impact Fidelity's research capabilities.

Increased competition from Vanguard's new division could draw clients away from Fidelity.

Potential reputational risk from Bitcoin ETF outflows could affect Fidelity's offerings.

Differentiation

Fidelity Labs offers innovative beta products like Market Monitor for Google Glass.

Fidelity's mobile solutions are available on multiple platforms, including Windows Phone and iPad.

Fidelity's Open Limit Order Visualization provides unique insights into order execution proximity.

Upsides

Increased adoption of wearable tech could boost Fidelity's mobile solutions.

Growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests expansion in Fidelity's digital asset offerings.

Rise of AI could benefit Fidelity's data analytics and AI-driven investment strategies.

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