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Principal Systems Analyst/Developer (Mainframe)

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Fidelity Investments

Principal Systems Analyst/Developer (Mainframe)

Westlake, TX

Job Description:

Principal Systems Analyst

The Cash Technology & Platform team, in Fidelity Wealth Technology, is looking for a passionate systems analyst to dig into legacy systems to support modernization. Our Systems Analysts work closely with architecture and software engineering to deliver a roadmap for new systems. We work in a dynamic agile environment.

The Purpose

As a Systems Analyst on the team, you will be expected to quickly gain understanding of the components of our applications, data flow, integrations and inputs and outputs of the platform. The ideal candidate should be curious, detailed oriented and collaborative.

The Expertise You Have

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  • Deep knowledge of Mainframe COBOL, VSAM files, Batch/Online Process, Batch Scheduler, IOM (Input/Output Modules) and CICS.
  • Proven experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) preferably worked with DB2, Oracle and/or Postgres and digging into data using logging tools.
  • Proven professional experience as a Systems Analyst for software solutions, preference around modernizing from legacy to cloud systems. Knowledge of payment systems is a bonus.
  • Experience researching, optimizing, developing, and authoring solution requirements, user stories, and specifications for moderate to complex software systems.
  • Proven experience with Agile development methodologies
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving & interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related technology discipline.

The Skills You Bring

  • You have a real passion for accuracy, clarity, and elimination of ambiguity.
  • You are deeply effective in written and verbal communications and are dedicated to tailoring content to the appropriate audience (business vs. technology, associate vs. management, etc.)
  • You are a self-starter who can rapidly assimilate business processes, goals and objectives and distill them into well-defined requirements
  • You understand how technology can automate business processes and can effectively propose, challenge, and engage in ideation with systems architecture, business operations and partner technology teams in formulating software designs and solutions.
  • Good interpersonal and leadership and influencing skills (without direct authority of others)
  • Self-driven, self-managed, energetic, passionate, and motivated with the ability to work independently to deliver results
  • Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills

The Value You Deliver

  • Facilitating flow of requirements from the business to the technology team
  • Reducing requirements and design risk and resulting costs associated with errors
  • Exercise a passion for keeping your knowledge up to date with evolving technology
  • Take ownership and accountability for figuring out what needs to be done

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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. 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 all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

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): Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2100410
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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