Job Description:

Are you energized by rapid software development?  Do you want to combine the fast pace of a start up with the financial backing of one of the most successful companies in the industry? Then be part of an exciting new incubator within Fidelity geared at rapidly move ideas from concepts to scale to help bring these game-changing ideas to market.  If you are a highly skilled Software Engineer with a passion for creating products and services that make lives better, a career in FCAT may be right for you!  

At FCAT, we use emerging technologies and human-centered design to create visionary products and services that improve people’s financial lives. As the innovation engine for Fidelity Investments, we provide expertise to the rest of the firm on new tools and techniques, while also incubating potential new lines of business.

The Expertise We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required

Hands-on technical leader with track record of defining technical architecture and delivering solutions

Experience leading small teams

Experience working with a variety of programming languages, frameworks, operating systems, and platforms

Full-Stack development experience (front-end, middle-tier & database)

At least 6 years of Java programming experience

Experience with Spring Boot and event-driven architecture is very desirable

Experience developing native cloud applications using microservices

Solid understanding of Kubernetes

Solid understanding of databases

Experience with Agile Methodologies

NoSQL experience desirable

Able to take a concept and turn it into a finished product

Ability to quickly learn and adopt diverse technologies

Ability to think strategically: creative thinker. Strong problem-solving skills.

Hands on work style: Dynamic can-do attitude, proactive and curious in nature.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The Purpose of Your Role

The Director, Software Engineering is responsible for working closely with the VP of Software Engineering to architect, design and build pilots and new products.  Candidates must be comfortable working with a small team of developers in a fast paced and highly ambiguous environment working with emerging technologies, high risks and uncertainty.

The Skills You Bring

Proven leadership and strong technical skills

Proven track record designing and building complex end-to-end systems

Java and Spring development experience

Strong Object-Oriented skills and experience with UML

Native cloud and microservice development

Knowledge of cloud computing environments, applications and tools

Experience with Agile/iterative software delivery methodologies

Full Stack developer

Ability to work across peer group to resolve technical/design issues

Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills

Ability to quickly learn and adopt diverse technologies

Motivated, self-directed, results oriented

The Value You Deliver

Strong technical skills and a passion for programming

Full stack developer

Ability to learn new technologies quickly

Provide technical leadership to all team members

Escalate issues and risks to executive management for timely resolution

Mentor junior team members 

Certifications:

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(opens in a new tab), we have been recognized by our employees as a Best Place to Work in 2022. 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.

As a result of COVID-19, many of our associates are continuing to work remotely. When Fidelity employees eventually return to the office, our goal is for most people to work flexibly in a way that balances both personal and business needs with time onsite and offsite through what we’re calling “Dynamic Working(opens in a new tab).”

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 Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations @fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2.