Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

Principal Software Engineer

The Role

Are you energized by rapid software development?  Do you want to combine the fast pace of a start up with the financial backing of one of the most successful companies in the industry? Then be part of an exciting new incubator within Fidelity geared at rapidly move ideas from concepts to scale to help bring these game-changing ideas to market.  If you are a highly skilled Software Engineer with a passion for creating products and services that make lives better, a career in FCAT (Fidelity Center for Applied Technology) may be right for you!  

The Expertise and skills you bring 

• Bachelor level degree in Computer Science, Engineering or another technical field
• Experience working with a variety of programming languages, frameworks, operating systems, and platforms
• Experience with Golang, Node.JS or Java
• Experience with Agile Methodologies
• Able to take a concept and turn it into a finished product
• Ability to quickly learn and adopt diverse technologies
• Ability to think strategically: creative thinker. Strong problem-solving skills.
• Hands on work style: Dynamic can-do attitude, proactive and curious in nature.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge in securities trading ( Equities, Options and Crypto currencies )

• Strong software programming skills
• Proven track record designing and building complex end-to-end systems (full stack developer)
• Willingness to understand and pick up something new on a continual basis
• Communication, teamwork and empathy skills to co-develop in multi-disciplined team
• Experience with databases, Relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and Non-Relational (MongoDB)
• Strong Object-Oriented skills and experience with UML
• Knowledge of cloud computing environments, applications and tools
• Experience and knowledge of Agile/iterative software delivery methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly convey information to a broad array of technical and non-technical audiences
• Motivated, self-directed, results oriented

The Team

At FCAT, we are dedicated to using emerging technologies to create innovative products and services that improve people's financial lives. As the innovation engine for Fidelity Investments, we provide expertise on new tools and techniques to the rest of the firm, while also incubating potential new lines of business.

One such project we are currently working on is a next-generation trading platform that supports equities, options, and cryptocurrencies. This platform leverages cutting-edge technologies to provide customers with a seamless and intuitive trading experience across multiple asset classes.

If you are passionate about building innovative products and want to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Come join us at FCAT and help build the future of financial technology!

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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