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Director Digital Assets Software Engineer

Smithfield, RI
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description:

Director Digital Assets Software Engineer

Are you energized by leading 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 team within Fidelity that is building a new brokerage platform that provides cryptocurrency and securities trading within and outside of the firm.

This role will provide technical leadership of critical components of the core brokerage platform. In this role you will be responsible for leading a large team, architecture decisions, and the engineering practice.

The role is based in Boston, MA, Jersey City, NJ, or Westlake, TX

The Expertise We're Looking For

  • Bachelor level degree in Computer Science, Engineering or another technical field

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

  • Significant experience leading and managing teams

  • Any brokerage or cryptocurrency experience is a big plus

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

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

  • 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 Engineer is responsible for working closely with the VP of Software Engineering to architect, design new products. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and focusing on business outcomes.

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 team members

#cryptojobs

The base salary range for this position is $110,000-$185,000 per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

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. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised 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.

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 every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

Certifications:

Category:

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Job Description:

Director Digital Assets Software Engineer

Are you energized by leading 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 team within Fidelity that is building a new brokerage platform that provides cryptocurrency and securities trading within and outside of the firm.

This role will provide technical leadership of critical components of the core brokerage platform. In this role you will be responsible for leading a large team, architecture decisions, and the engineering practice.

The role is based in Boston, MA, Jersey City, NJ, or Westlake, TX

The Expertise We're Looking For

  • Bachelor level degree in Computer Science, Engineering or another technical field

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

  • Significant experience leading and managing teams

  • Any brokerage or cryptocurrency experience is a big plus

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

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

  • 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 Engineer is responsible for working closely with the VP of Software Engineering to architect, design new products. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and focusing on business outcomes.

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 team members

#cryptojobs

The base salary range for this position is $110,000-$185,000 per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

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. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised 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.

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 every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

Certifications:

Category:

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About Fidelity Investments

At Fidelity, since our founding in 1946, we have been dedicated to strengthening and security our clients’ financial well-being through exceptional service and innovative solutions. We empower over ~50 million people to achieve their most important financial goals, manage employee benefit programs for nearly 24,000 businesses, and support more than 16,000 wealth management firms and institutions with cutting-edge investments and technology. Our diverse business portfolio and independence provide us with a comprehensive view of the market and the stability to deliver long-term value for our customers. As the financial industry evolves and customer needs grow more complex, Fidelity continues to reinvent, innovate, and transform to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s financial landscape.
 

*Specifically serviced by our Clearing & Custody team within Fidelity Institutional

 

Fidelity TalentSource, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we are an internal business unit within Fidelity’s Talent Acquisition team, dedicated to recruiting talent from various backgrounds for roles in Fidelity’s regional and investor center locations. Our mission is to help you experience Fidelity’s diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skill set and professional network, with the ultimate goal of conversion to full-time employment as part of Fidelity’s long-term strategy. To learn more about temporary positions at Fidelity Investments, visit FidelityTalentSource.com.

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