Senior Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Capital MarketsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters’ degree in a Technology related field (Engineering, Computer Science, etc.)
  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in software application design & development
  • Experience with the following technologies: Java, Spring, Oracle db, SQL, REST APIs, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Cloud-based Microservices
  • Experience with build, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) processes and tools (e.g. Git, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Experience with Agile development practices and the value they bring to development teams
  • Experience with automation test frameworks (e.g. Cucumber) and test-driven development
  • Financial Services industry experience preferred but not essential
  • Thrive in a team environment, collaborating openly with colleagues and communicating effectively
  • Passionate about the software development craft with interest in and flexibility to learn latest technologies and frameworks
  • Promote Agile development practices & continuous improvement
  • Enjoy resolving issues and/or identifying approaches to solutions
  • Strive to improve engineering, architectural and coding standards
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision and be a team player
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Responsibilities

  • Be a senior member of a scrum team responsible for delivering key customer features
  • Work closely with the engineering lead, systems analysts, architects, and other developers to design, build, test, and deliver features for the Fidelity Baskets Platform
  • Deliver high quality, innovative and maintainable software solutions
  • Participate in Architecture & Application design
  • Mentorship of junior team members
  • Focus on customer: Demonstrate understanding of customer’s business domain
  • Continuously improve technical competency: Demonstrate knowledge and application of current technologies
  • Model Fidelity’s Values: Honesty & Integrity, Employee Respect, Quality & Excellence

Skills

Java
Spring
Oracle
SQL
REST APIs
Kafka
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS
Microservices
Git
Jenkins
CI/CD
Agile
Cucumber
TDD

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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