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Senior Systems Analyst

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Senior Systems Analyst

Merrimack, NH

Job Description:

Position Description:

Develops and maintains Application Program Interfaces (APIs) to enhance the digital experience in the financial services industry. Uses systems development methodologies to develop systems solutions using SQL. Builds software product features and services within system development lifecycle environments. Builds automation pipelines by leveraging Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools. Provides primary operational support and engineering for multiple medium size, distributed software applications using high-level programming languages - JSON, SOAP, and REST. Troubleshoots and resolves production issues using organizations tools - JIRA and AgileCraft. Executes analysis for medium-sized projects. Documents requirements and creates specifications, and makes design recommendations for medium-sized projects.

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Works with business partners and technology partners to identify, review, define, interpret, and clarify scope of work in terms of business and/or system requirements and processes.


  • Contributes to the analysis strategy for technology projects culminating in the creation of documentation to support project needs.


  • Recommends changes to existing systems design to achieve requirements, and recommends designs for new systems based on requirements.


  • Documents objectives, use cases, requirements, and specifications.


  • Monitors documentation standards and best practices.


  • Recommends traceability improvements.


  • Establishes project plans for projects of moderate scope, and works on multiple projects concurrently.


  • Works directly with the user community for project definition.


  • Communicates project plan information, objectives, and deliverables to the team.


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


  • Assists in defining analysis strategy.


  • Writes business cases for review.


  • Identifies and records risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions in accordance with project standards.


  • Participates in the review and validation of Quality Assurance test plans to ensure requirements have been met.

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 Systems Analyst (or closely related occupation) analyzing and designing payroll domain APIs to integrate financial data between multiple data sources.

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 Systems Analyst (or closely related occupation) analyzing and designing payroll domain APIs to integrate financial data between multiple data sources.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") performing end-to-end API testing using REST and SOAP services in POSTMAN based on business and client requirements; and analyzing and updating API process documentation.


  • DE collaborating with stakeholders to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of business operations; providing management with actionable insights for strategic decision-making; and conducting regular data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization, guiding continuous improvement initiatives and driving business performance.


  • DE designing and implementing dashboards reports from various systems and data sources using ETL methods; querying data for visualization using SQL; and developing Power BI and Excel reports for business performance and services to impact management decision making process.


  • DE developing dashboard reports including graphical visualization pointing to Routing and Planning (RP), ERP and payroll applications and ODBC objects; and automating the reporting process using Power BI, SSRS and Excel from RDBMS databases - SQL and Oracle.

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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): Merrimack, NH, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2102199
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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