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Senior Cloud Engineer

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Senior Cloud Engineer

Westlake, TX

Job Description:

Position Description:

Leverages AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, DynomoDB, API gateway, EC2, S3, ALB, and Route53 code in the cloud while collecting and monitoring operational data. Automates the integration of code changes from multiple contributors into a single software project through the use of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) process and tools, tests frameworks, and practices including GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Concourse, and Terraform. Applies Test Driven Design (TDD) concepts and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to test and debug automated solutions and software utilities. Configures, monitors, and acts upon Datadog observables. Operates Splunk in order to provide end-to-end visibility and reliable accessibility to secure data across the hybrid cloud environment.

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Designs, develops, implements and supports software applications as a team member of the Fidelity's Core Brokerage Technology group.


  • Confers with systems analysts and other software engineers/developers to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.


  • Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan computer software specifications on major projects and proposes modifications and improvements based on user need.


  • Develops software system tests and validation procedures, programs, and documentation.


  • Identifies and creates technical solutions to improve the developer experience for application teams in Cloud environments.


  • Improves and tests Cloud security of applications within AWS environments.


  • Improves and tests risk management tools.


  • Builds automation pipelines using DevOps concepts and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools.


  • Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.


  • Designs applications or subsystems on major projects and for/in multiple platforms.


  • Develops applications for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.


  • Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications supporting several corporate initiatives.


  • Responsible for post-installation testing of any problems.


  • Establishes project plans for projects of moderate scope.


  • Works on complex assignments and often multiple phases of a project.


  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several initiatives.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience as a Senior Cloud Engineer (or closely related occupation) performing full stack development using JavaScript or AWS in a financial services environment.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience as a Senior Cloud Engineer (or closely related occupation) performing full stack development using JavaScript or AWS in a financial services environment.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") developing full stack Web applications employing front- and back-end languages Angular, jQuery, Ajax, JavaScript, Java/J2EE 11/17, NodeJS and database administration using databases SQL, MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.


  • DE developing, testing, and deploying high-performance web applications and checking for code quality and application security using SonarQube or Veracode; and performing load testing and performance tuning using MOX tool or Rush Hour and monitoring production performance using Datadog.


  • DE developing, designing, analyzing, and performing quality control of API design and development on REST/JSON/GraphQL, Swagger, Stratum, or GitHub Pipelines.


  • DE implementing DevOps and building testing practices through Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipelines (CI/CD) using Jenkins, Cloud Computing AWS - S3, Lambda, or CloudWatch.

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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-2102182
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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