Principal Mainframe Capacity & Performance Engineer at Fidelity Investments

Durham, North Carolina, United States

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

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in mainframe capacity and performance engineering within large-scale, complex enterprises
  • Advanced knowledge of IBM zEnterprise hardware, RMF, SMF, SAS, MXG, Intellimagic, and related tools
  • Experience with SYSPLEX design, WLM policy tuning, and PR/SM optimization of GP & zIIP configurations
  • Strong programming skills (SAS/MXG, Python, R, Grafana, Power BI)
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to advancing technology and processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead capacity planning & performance tuning: monitor, analyze, forecast utilization and business volumes, and recommend resource provisioning for mainframe processors and peripherals
  • Innovate with modern tools: use and develop advanced dashboards (Grafana, Power BI), automate workflows (SAS, R, Python), and fully exploit real-time monitoring (IBM/Broadcom SYSVIEW)
  • Collaborate across Fidelity: partner with internal teams and vendors, supporting diverse business and technical units
  • Deliver value: provide technical support, reporting, analysis, and recommendations to ensure optimal performance and capacity for hardware, OS, storage, and applications
  • Drive continuous improvement: analyze data, identify trends, and implement enhancements for daily operations and strategic projects

Skills

z/OS
IBM zEnterprise
RMF
SMF
SAS
MXG
Intellimagic
SYSVIEW
SYSPLEX
WLM
PR/SM
GP
zIIP
Python
R
Grafana
Power BI

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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