Vice President, Trading Engineering

Fidelity Investments•Jersey City, NJ

2d•$140,000 - $285,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vice President Trading Engineer will be working in development and delivery of high quality, timely and maintainable software solutions in an agile environment which meet functional and non-functional business requirements. This role will involve partner and stakeholder engagement, design and release support. The role involves designing and implementing technology solutions for the Fidelity Digital Asset® business, focusing on high-performance algorithms for trading/crypto trading. It requires close collaboration with business partners on critical initiatives, demonstrating software engineering excellence through continuous integration and deployment. The position involves keeping current with IT blueprints, frameworks, and technologies, guiding junior team members, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams. This is a hands-on role where the individual will write code for product features and set technical direction for software developers by concluding design with other tech leads and architecture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required
At least 12 years of software engineering experience
Strong background in designing and developing low latency trading systems
Experience in building SOR, Algo engine, or exchange-connectivity for Equities or Crypto
Experience using kernel bypass e.g., Solarflare OpenOnLoad
Extensive experience with modern Java using zero GC pattern
Highly proficient in ultra-low latency design patterns and optimizing trading systems
Hands-on experience with low latency messaging products, such as Aeron, Solace or 29West
Knowledge of FIX protocols
Proficient in SQL and a working knowledge of relational and time series databases
Experience with designing APIs, distributed systems, asynchronous workers and resilient messaging services
An understanding of cloud-based deployments using Kubernetes and AWS
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 the space
Have the drive and ability to deliver software with a high degree of automation
Proficient with version control systems and can handle development for multiple releases in parallel
Have the spirit and willingness to contribute to org level innovation
Have a learning mindset and is able to demonstrate versatility in addition to your specialization
Should have the ability to work effectively with both partners and project team members
Have Knowledge of Agile methodologies or iterative development processes
Have Ability to take ownership
Excellent collaboration and Interpersonal skills
Great attitude, being a mentor, team player and effective contributor
Focus on productivity
Experience in Capital markets or Crypto Currency specifically with exposure to Trading, Algo Trading

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Acceptance test-driven development a plus

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing technology solutions for the Fidelity Digital Asset® business
Developing High Performance algorithms for trading / crypto trading
Working closely with business partners to contribute to business-critical initiatives
Demonstrating software engineering excellence through continuous integration, continuous deployment
Keeping current with IT blueprint, frameworks and technologies that would benefit us and improve our productivity; guiding junior team members on technology
Collaborating with multiple stakeholders/large cross functional teams as part of work delivery
Following practices and contributing towards innovative solutions to increase productivity
Writing code for product features
Setting technical direction for software developers by concluding design with other tech leads and architecture
Coaching team members and taking accountability for deliverables