Principal– Software Engineering - Node JS Backend Developer

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal– Software Engineering - Node JS Backend Developer

The Purpose of This Role

As part of the FCAT within the Fidelity Center for Applied Technologies (FCAT), the candidate will be part of a team which is focused on building a modern payments platform from scratch as per street specifications. This new platform will be completely on the cloud and will provide various new additional & improved features to the end customer.

The ideal candidate will play the role of a Lead full stack Developer for the payments microservices applications. The candidate is expected to design and develop APIs, manage code reviews & deployments, and coordinate with various stakeholders for development. The candidate would have an opportunity to work in a fast-paced core-brokerage financial industry domain along with an opportunity to learn new functionality.

The Value You Deliver

As a Node.js Backene developer you will be part of the Fidelity Center for Applied Technologies (FCAT) team that focuses on payments initiatives in financial domain.

The Skills that are Key to this role

Required Technical skills

• Backend API development in Node.js , Express.js and/or Nest.js.

• Full understanding of secure development process including analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, problem resolution and planning.

• Design and development skills in RESTful Microservices and Event-based systems

• Working experience in applying design patterns

• Good understanding and experience on database design with RDBMS

• Knowledge about AWS, Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with messaging middleware like Apache Kafka, or AWS Cloud.

• Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture

• Experience in Agile development methodology and Jira tool

• Experience with the following is a plus: GIT, Maven, Jenkins, JIRA

Behavioral Attributes

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups, both in person and virtually, in a constructive and collaborative manner

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve issues by making timely decisions based on facts, knowledge, experience, and judgment

• Ability to present formal and informal presentations in various settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, and senior management

• Commitment to quality and high standards

• Works under minimal direction

The Skills that are good to have for this role 

• Experience in Java, Golang is an advantage.

• Good to have payments knowledge, including various payment rails in USA.

• Working experience on API Management Platform such as APIGEE

• Supports and performs all phases of testing leading to implementation

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want— from the 23 million people investing their life savings, to the 20,000 businesses managing their employee benefits programs, to the10,000 advisors and institutions needing innovative technology solutions to invest their clients’ money. To do this well, as a privately held company, we place a high degree of value in nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to being an employer of choice.

FCAT - Fidelity Center of Applied Technology - is a centralized function whose mandate is to catalyze innovation across the firm. Our FCAT teams’ prototype and pilot new businesses and capabilities that continue to distinguish our brand as the best customer experience in the financial services industry. These teams focus on exploring big industry game-changing technologies such as crypto currencies, artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality & cloud computing. Additionally, FCAT’s world class research team identifies trends and works with partners across the innovation ecosystem to “bring the outside in.” We collaborate with MIT, Harvard, Stanford and other academic institutions, and partner with Accelerators, Start Ups and other industry leaders to drive new ideas and innovation practices across the firm.

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or any other discipline

• 9+ years of IT experience

Location : Bangalore – EGL

Shift timings: 8:00 am - 5:00pm

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Category:Information Technology