Job Description:

Job Title – Lead Software Engineer

The Purpose of This Role

Fidelity's Software Engineering group is looking for a Tech savvy Software Engineer to join the team to work on design, implementation, testing and support activities on the features for enterprise SAAS platforms. The Software Engineer will work closely with technical leads, stakeholders, and product managers to support and enhance the products.

The Value You Deliver

A technology focused software development space with a focus driven attitude towards developing and supporting of critical systems.
Foster teamwork and a spirit of collaboration among team members and business partners while conveying a sense of urgency and responsiveness to meet business needs.
You will develop an understanding of the business domain to participate in discussions and provide guidance to development teams.
Will be involved in all aspects of application/cloud engineering.

The Skills that are Key to this role

Technical

·Cloud Platforms / Server and Infrastructure Management:

·Proven experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure across platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

·AWS Expertise: Infrastructure management, ECS/EKS for container orchestration, and Lambda for serverless applications.

·Workday: Experience as Release Manager and System Administrator, handling updates, configurations, and user access.

·Production Support: Skilled in incident analysis, root cause identification, and mitigation.

·Scripting: Proficient in Python and Shell scripting for automation and system tasks.

·Technical Fundamentals: Basic knowledge of SQL databases and core networking concepts.

·Microservices & API development for system integrations.

·Proficiency in managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to streamline release processes.

·Solid understanding of networking, security, and system architecture.

·Expertise in access management policies and ensuring secure resource utilization.

·Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and automation tools like Ansible.

·Ability to monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability.

·Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with development and operations teams.

·A knack for staying updated on emerging cloud technologies and recommending improvements.

·Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.

Behavioral

·Communication:

·Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

·Enjoy communicating and learning the business behind the application.

·Problem-Solving:

·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.

·Strategic problem solver with curiosity and excitement for collaboration.

·Energized by fast, iterative, and acute programming practices.

·Teamwork:

·Proven ability to work well in a team environment, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

·Willingness to share knowledge and mentor junior team members.

·Desire to collaborate and work closely in a paired programming environment.

·Adaptability:

·Flexibility to adapt to changing technologies and business requirements.

·Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·Comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy experimenting, developing, and communicating alternatives.

·Attention to Detail:

·High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of work.

·Commitment to maintaining high standards and best practices.

·Maniacal focus on automation and always looking towards reducing waste and improving efficiencies.

·Leadership:

·Demonstrated leadership skills to guide and influence project direction.

·Ability to take initiative and drive projects to successful completion.

·Agile Experience:

·Experience and comfort working in an agile environment (Scrum and Kanban).

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

The Software Engineering Chapter Area is dedicated to building and implementing high quality solutions for Enterprise Technology Group. We are focused on the craft of software development and are constantly learning, improving, and collaborating to produce outstanding technology.

The Expertise We’re Looking For

·6+ years of IT experience

·B, E. in Computer Science preferred, Engineering / Mathematics or comparable.

Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is one of the world's largest providers of financial services. Headquartered in Boston, US, Fidelity's goal is to make financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. Privately held for nearly 70 years, Fidelity employs 45,000 associates who are focused on the long-term success of our customers. FMR (Fidelity Management & Research) India is the Global Inhouse Center of Fidelity Investments. Headquartered at Bangalore, where operations commenced in 2003, FMR India has another fully functional unit at Chennai. To know more visit: FMR India

Lead - Software Engineering

Fidelity

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