Senior Software Engineer

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Westlake, TX
In-Office
Fintech
The Role
Job Description:

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 full stack 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! 

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! 

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 full stack 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! 

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! 

The Expertise We’re Looking For 

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) 

The Purpose of Your Role 

The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for working closely with the Technical Lead to architect, design and build pilots and new products. Candidates must be comfortable working with a small team of developers in a fast paced and highly ambiguous environment working with emerging technologies, high risks and uncertainty. 

The Skills You Bring 

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 Value You Deliver 

Strong technical skills and a passion for programming 

Full stack developer 

Ability to learn new technologies quickly 

Provide technical leadership to all team members 

Escalate issues and risks to executive management for timely resolution 

Mentor junior team members 


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) 

The Purpose of Your Role 

The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for working closely with the Technical Lead to architect, design and build pilots and new products. Candidates must be comfortable working with a small team of developers in a fast paced and highly ambiguous environment working with emerging technologies, high risks and uncertainty. 

The Skills You Bring 

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 Value You Deliver 

Strong technical skills and a passion for programming 

Full stack developer 

Ability to learn new technologies quickly 

Provide technical leadership to all team members 

Escalate issues and risks to executive management for timely resolution 

Mentor junior team members 

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Category:Information Technology

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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HQ: Boston, MA
58,848 Employees
Year Founded: 1946

What We Do

At Fidelity, our goal is to make financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We do this by focusing on a diverse set of customers: - from 23 million people investing their life savings, to 20,000 businesses managing their employee benefits to 10,000 advisors needing innovative technology to invest their clients’ money. We offer investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, and many other financial products.

Privately held for nearly 70 years, we’ve always believed by providing investors with access to the information and expertise, we can help them achieve better results. That’s been our approach- innovative yet personal, compassionate yet responsible, grounded by a tireless work ethic—it is the heart of the Fidelity way.

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