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Platform Engineer, Developer Tooling

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Platform Engineer, Developer Tooling

•Boston, MA

Job Description:

Platform Engineer, Developer Tooling

Join Our Team as a Platform Engineer!

Are you passionate about creating innovative tools that make developers' lives easier? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Created in Fidelity Labs, Catchlight helps financial advisors grow their business by focusing on two simple, yet crucial questions: which prospect should I call next and what might they be interested in. Catchlight can gather up to 2,000 data points on a prospect. These data points can lead to insights which highlight specific needs or interests of a prospect, making it simpler for the advisor to act, saving time and driving 2-3x improvement in conversion.

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About the Role

As a Platform Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing reusable tooling that minimizes developer overhead and maximizes productivity. You'll work on exciting projects that span across teams and organizations, making a tangible impact on our engineering processes.

What We're Looking For

  • A strong understanding of technology with a passion for learning and adapting to new tools and frameworks. You should be someone who stays updated with the latest trends and enjoys experimenting with new technologies to find the best solutions.
  • 2-3 years in object-oriented software development, with a knack for working across teams.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript or Python, and a willingness to dive into multiple languages.
  • A solid grasp of software development best practices, including linting, testing, and continuous integration.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • A proven ability to work independently and juggle multiple tasks.
  • An interest in full system design.

What You'll Do

  • Play a key role in enhancing our inner-source Fidelity library by developing and maintaining high-quality, reusable tools that drive innovation and efficiency across the organization.
  • Partner with engineering teams to understand their needs and create cutting-edge tools that streamline their workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and accelerate the development process.
  • Work on a wide range of engineering projects, from simple scripts to infrastructure as code libraries, to full SDKs.
  • Thrive in a collaborative, startup-like atmosphere where creativity and teamwork are highly valued. You'll have the opportunity to share ideas, experiment with new technologies, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Gain hands-on experience in designing and building secure systems within a regulated environment. You'll learn best practices for security and compliance, ensuring that our tools and systems meet the highest standards.

Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of developer productivity. Apply now and let's build something amazing together! 🚀

The Team

We are Fidelity Labs, Fidelity Investments' in-house fintech incubator with a mission to build new businesses to drive growth for Fidelity. We seek to craft the future of our industry by building new products and services to improve the lives of the diverse set of customers, businesses and financial institutions we serve.

Fidelity Labs is a dynamic workplace that combines the best parts of startup life-building from scratch, adapting quickly, and moon-shot ambition-with the scale and stability of an industry leader. We provide a safe space for startup teams to explore new business ideas, quickly test them with customers, and scale the most promising concepts within an existing business unit, or as a new venture. Learn more at labs.fidelity.com

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2102822
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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