Principal Trading Engineer; Java, Algo, SOR

Position: Principal Trading Engineer (Java, Algo, SOR)
Job Description:

We are currently sourcing for a Principal Trading Engineer (Java, Algo, SOR) for crypto Trading to work in Jersey City, New Jersey.

The Role The Principal Trading Engineering (Java, Algo, SOR) 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 & stakeholder engagement, design and release support. In this role, you will be an integral part of the Trading Team where you’ll get the opportunity to develop your skills, collaborate across Fidelity teams and continue to learn in a fun, collaborative, iterative, and rapidly changing environment.

This is a hands-on role where you will write code for product features. It is a great opportunity to build secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based services utilizing modern software development practices.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role where you will be responsible for:

Designing and implementing technology solutions for the Fidelity Digital Assets® business

High Performance algorithms for trading / crypto trading

Working closely with our business partners to contribute to business-critical initiatives

Demonstrate software engineering excellence through continuous integration, continuous deployment

Keeps current with IT blueprint, frameworks and technologies that would benefit us and improve our productivity; guides junior team members on technology

Collaborate with multiple stakeholders/large cross functional teams as part of work delivery

Follows practices and contribute towards innovative solutions to increase productivity

This is a hands-on role where you will write code for product features

Set technical direction for software developers by concluding design with other tech leads and architecture

The Expertise and Skills You Bring Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required
10+ years of trading engineering experience

Experience in Capital markets or cryptocurrency specifically with exposure to Trading, Algo Trading Strong background in designing and developing low latency trading systems

Knowledge of Web Socket and FIX protocols

Experience in building matching engine, OMS/EMS or exchange-connectivity platform

Experience using kernel bypass e.g. Solar flare Open On Load 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 29

West 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 microservice architecture and cloud-based deployments

An understanding of sequencer architecture

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 can 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 knowledge of Acceptance test-driven development a plus.

Have ability to take ownership

Coach team members and take accountability for the deliverables

Excellent collaboration and Interpersonal skills

Great attitude, being a mentor, team player and effective contributor

You have a focus on productivity

The Team Fidelity Digital Assets®, a Fidelity Investments Company, is developing a full-service enterprise-grade…