Principal Site Reliability Engineer at Fidelity Investments

Westlake, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technology related field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) required, master’s degree a plus
5+ years of hands-on experience deploying and/or supporting highly distributed multi-tiered systems at scale
Strong experience in Cloud development (preferably AWS) and migration skills; Experience with building and operating highly resilient platforms in cloud environments
2-4 years of experience in software development with Python, NodeJS, or Java with a focus on SDLC and automation
Hands-on experience with container orchestration, preferably with Kubernetes
Experience operating and implementing distributed & highly concurrent service-based systems
Preferred Experience (2-4 yrs): Familiarity with Accounting systems, Geneva or Advent Geneva is highly desirable. Working knowledge in fund accounting, trade operations, or data operations is a plus
Ability to automate with various scripting languages (Python, Shell scripting, etc)
Experience managing systems using infrastructure as code tools (IAM, ARM, Terraform, Chef)
Solid understanding of Cloud Computing and DevOps concepts including CI/CD pipelines
Hands-on Kubernetes skills and knowledge
Hands on experience with one or more observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Open Telemetry, Datadog, etc)
Experienced in Instrumentation with systems skills on building and operating, monitoring, logging, alerting services of distributed systems at scale
Proven experience in maintaining scalability and resiliency of complex environment
Proven experience in implementing advanced observability practices and techniques at scale
Ability to triage, execute root cause analysis, and be decisive under pressure
Experience managing and interpreting large datasets using query languages and visualization tools
Proficient communication skills with an ability to reach both technical and non-technical audience
Ability to learn new software, method and practices and bringing them to our developers
Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups, both in person and virtually, in a constructive and collaborative manner and build and maintain effective relationships
Demonstrated expertise in Production support, including incident management, root cause analysis, real-time monitoring, and high availability and reliability of critical systems in a fast-paced environment
Role requires weekday and weekend on call rotation

Responsibilities

Help define and execute a comprehensive reliability and observability strategy, ensuring that Fidelity’s systems are always available when our customers need them
Bring together technical, procedural, and financial data to reduce toil and increase efficiency
Execute plans for technical standardization and process refinement within the engineering organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AWSKubernetesPythonNodeJSJavaSDLCAutomationInfrastructure as CodeObservabilityChaos TestingContainer OrchestrationDistributed Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Principal Site Reliability Engineer role?

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience deploying and/or supporting highly distributed multi-tiered systems at scale, plus 2-4 years of software development experience with Python, NodeJS, or Java.

What are the key technical skills needed for this position?

Key skills include strong experience in Cloud development (preferably AWS), hands-on Kubernetes experience, infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana, and automation with Python or Shell scripting.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What education is required for this Principal SRE position?

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technology-related field such as Engineering or Computer Science is required, with a master’s degree being a plus.

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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