Lead Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Fidelity Investments Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of professional Testing/Development experience involving API, UI Automation/Testing using Java/Javascript
  • Fully hands on with application builds and deploys using Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins, uDeploy, Artifactory etc
  • Hands-on experience with creating and using Virtual / Mock assets
  • Work as part of team of SDET’s focused on automation and build reusable artifacts
  • Demonstrated highly proficient development skillset within Selenium/Karate/RestAssured/Cucumber, Java/JavaScript, Jenkins, CoreWeb and service-based automation
  • Strong demonstrated experience in delivering software solutions in an Agile environment
  • Experience with databases
  • Keenly interested in learning new technologies and their adoption
  • Own the outcome by taking personal accountability for delivering strong results
  • Writing source code, adopting existing components, and testing developed components
  • Ensuring designs meet performance, security, usability, and reliability and scalability requirements
  • Experience in Security Services, Authentication, Authorization areas is a PLUS

Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing a scalable, efficient, and maintainable automation platform
  • Leads test script reviews and mentors QA / Squad members on tool and technologies
  • Actively participating in development and dev ops task in addition to testing
  • Leading the squad with testing, deployment, and integration best practices
  • Creating an efficient and effective continuous integration and delivery pipeline
  • Work closely with application owners, developers and business sponsors to review requirements, build automation frameworks and execute solutions in an Agile environment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaJavaScriptSeleniumKarateRestAssuredCucumberJenkinsuDeployArtifactoryCI/CDAPI TestingUI Automation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Lead Software Engineer in Test role?

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field and 7+ years of professional Testing/Development experience are required.

What key technical skills are needed for this position?

Key skills include API/UI automation using Java/JavaScript, Selenium/Karate/RestAssured/Cucumber, Jenkins for CI/CD, and experience with databases and Agile environments.

Is this a remote or on-site position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

You will work as part of a team of SDETs focused on automation, lead the squad with testing best practices, and collaborate closely with application owners, developers, and business sponsors in an Agile environment.

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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