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Senior Software Engineer/Developer

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Senior Software Engineer/Developer

Durham, NC

Job Description:

Position Description:

Monitors and analyzes performance metrics and application logs by leveraging application server technologies - Tomcat, Node, or Apache. Conducts performance testing using LoadRunner, CloudTest, Datadog, Grafana and JMeter. Supports testing efforts across multiple business units supported by Enterprise Infrastructure (EI) to deliver services at high scale, high availability with resilience by using automation and Infrastructure Code. Builds ecosystem reliability by applying best practices in Resiliency Engineering, Automation, Observability, and Chaos Testing. Defines and executes a comprehensive reliability and observability strategy to ensure the system availability. Coordinates systems using infrastructure code tools (IAM, ARM, Terraform, and Chef). Builds, operates, monitors, logs, and alerts services of distributed systems at scale. Implements advanced observability practices and techniques at scale. Configures dashboards using Datadog, Splunk, Grafana and Prometheus to identify system resource utilization for all BPM metrics. Configures alerts in PROD regions. Identifies and removes bottlenecks and avoids memory leaks in the JVM using monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Datadog, Kibana, Splunk, and Grafana Tivoli performance viewer).

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Computes and submits performance Test Reports and Execution Summary using dashboards.
  • Recommends designs for new systems based on requirements gathered during the requirements analysis phase.
  • Documents objectives, use cases, requirements, and specifications.
  • Diagrams business processes and system workflows.
  • Documents specifications describing solutions to meet requirements.
  • Establishes project plans for projects of moderate scope.
  • Supports complex assignments and multi-phase projects.
  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects.
  • Troubleshoots stack-wide engineering issues related to hardware, software, network, applications, and cloud service providers.
  • Monitors and analyzes performance metrics and application logs.
  • Triages defects with development partners and project management teams.
  • Works with application architects to identify performance bottlenecks and make tuning recommendations.
  • Prepares and effectively communicates performance results to senior management.
  • Ensures timely escalation of critical issues to the development, project and performance engineering teams.
  • Coordinates and interprets large datasets using query languages and visualization tools.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) designing and developing container and Cloud-based platform products and infrastructure solutions within a financial services environment.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) designing and developing container and Cloud-based platform products and infrastructure solutions within a financial services environment.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") performing performance testing for online transaction processing applications and webservices within Java or Python environments, using Datadog and HP LoadRunner; and performing unit testing of Web applications using JUnit open-source frameworks.
  • DE scripting Web based multi-tier applications using Web HTTP, Web HTML, Webservices, Java, RDP, or Truclient Protocols in HP LoadRunner.
  • DE designing and developing automated financial applications to classify and extract data from documents in a Windows or Unix environment, using Object Oriented Programming, Spring MVC Framework, and client-side technologies (Angular.js, Node.js, Bootstrap, or Express.js).
  • DE developing distributed, rich, low-latency internet applications within the financial services industry using Angular, JavaScript, Web security technologies (OAuth and SAML) and Web services following Agile methodologies.

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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): Durham, NC, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2101622
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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