Trading Architect - Execution Algos

Fidelity • Jersey City, NJ

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role As the Trading Architect - Execution Algos on the Architecture Team you will design and build software for our trading platform at Fidelity Digital Assets®. This is a hands-on role where you will set technical direction. You will be responsible for turning requirements into service designs and will engage with our chief architect and head of engineering to drive overall architecture of the Fidelity Digital Assets® platform. The Team 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. Fidelity Digital Assets® embraces an entrepreneurial culture and startup mindset while serving as one of the most innovative business units within Fidelity Investments. Our global, diverse team of hundreds of forward-thinking professionals lead with agility and creativity to build solutions that bridge the gap between traditional institutional investors and their exposure to digital assets. The firm’s tenure and experience across multiple business lines presents our employees with unprecedented access to knowledge, technology, and resources that help our team reshape the future of finance. Within Fidelity Digital Assets®, the Architecture Team is responsible for the technical vision across Fidelity Digital Assets®. The team works with both technology and business teams to design secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based services while ensuring that user requirements are met. Company Overview At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at [email protected] or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request accommodation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree+ in computer science or related field with 15+ years of experience
• Strong background in designing and developing low latency trading systems
• Experience in building market data, SOR, Algo and exchange-connectivity platforms
• Experience using kernel bypass e.g., Solarflare Open Onload
• Extensive experience with modern Java using zero GC patterns
• Highly proficient in ultra-low latency design patterns and optimizing trading systems
• Hands on experience with low latency messaging products, such as Aeron, Solace and 29West
• Knowledge of WebSocket and FIX protocols
• Proficient in SQL and a working knowledge of relational and time series databases
• Experience designing APIs, distributed systems, asynchronous workers and resilient messaging services
• An understanding of microservice architecture and cloud-based deployments
• Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments
• Can provide leadership and mentorship across small, agile teams in a very collaborative environment where your ideas are welcome
• Solid analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• An interest in and experience with cryptocurrencies and a passion for keeping up to date in space

Responsibilities

• design and build software for our trading platform
• set technical direction
• turning requirements into service designs
• engage with our chief architect and head of engineering to drive overall architecture of the Fidelity Digital Assets® platform

Benefits

• comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
• market-leading retirement
• generous paid time off and parental leave
• charitable giving employee match program
• educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees