Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Jersey City, New Jersey. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing high-quality, timely, and maintainable software solutions in an agile environment.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work closely with our technical lead and architect to build secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based services utilizing modern software development practices. You will also guide junior engineers and help develop their technical skills.

• Implement high-performance algorithms for trading and crypto trading
• Collaborate with our business partners to contribute to business-critical initiatives
• Demonstrate software engineering excellence through continuous integration, continuous deployment, and DevOps practices
• Stay current with IT blueprint, frameworks, and technologies that benefit our organization and improve productivity
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and large cross-functional teams as part of work delivery
• Follow best practices and contribute towards innovative solutions to increase productivity

We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in software engineering, preferably with experience in core Java technologies. You should have a solid understanding of relational and time series databases, as well as experience with designing APIs, distributed systems, asynchronous workers, and resilient messaging services.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required
• At least 6 years of software engineering experience
• Extensive experience with core Java technologies
• Working knowledge of relational and time series databases
• Experience with designing APIs, distributed systems, asynchronous workers, and resilient messaging services
• Understanding of microservice architecture and cloud-based deployments
• Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments
• Solid analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Interest in and experience with cryptocurrencies and a passion for keeping up to date in the space
• Drive and ability to deliver software with a high degree of automation
• Proficient with version control systems and able to handle development for multiple releases in parallel
• Learning mindset and ability to demonstrate versatility in addition to specialization
• Ability to work effectively with both partners and project team members
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies or iterative development processes
• Knowledge of Acceptance test-driven development a plus
• Ability to take ownership
• Coach team members and take accountability for deliverables
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Great attitude, being a mentor, team player, and effective contributor
• Focus on productivity
• Nice to have background in developing low-latency trading systems
• Nice to have experience in Capital markets or Crypto Currency specifically with exposure to Trading, Algo Trading
• Nice to have experience in building matching engine, OMS/EMS or exchange-connectivity platform
• Nice to have experience in ultra-low latency design patterns and optimizing trading systems
• Nice to have experience with low-latency messaging products, such as Aeron, Solace, and 29West
• Nice to have experience in sequencer architecture

Fidelity Digital Assets, a Fidelity Investments Company, is developing a full-service enterprise-grade platform for storing, trading, and servicing digital assets, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Our team is entrepreneurial, agile, and innovative, with a passion for shaping the future of finance.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.

Please note that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment, and retirement-related financial activities, and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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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.

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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.

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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, please click apply for full job details.