Software Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title – Software Engineer

The Purpose of This Role

As a Software Engineer, you will focus on both front end and back end technologies, working directly with both technical and business stakeholders to translate a vision and designs into sustainable business solutions. You will be responsible for the development of complex software applications, ensuring they are built with quality, consistency to our standards, performance and responsive to the device accessing the application.

The Value You Deliver

This Software Engineer will play a Development role within the Digital Platforms/Customer protection team. This individual will be responsible for the creation of quality web based software components that are used by Fidelity’s workplace customers. The Software Engineer will work closely with the project manager, systems analysts, architects, and other developers to design, build, test, and deliver the features that make up Fidelity’s internet experience. They will be expected to work closely and collaborate with other developers on projects.

Responsibilities of the role includes

• Provides business solutions by contributing to the development of complex or multiple software applications.
• Assists in determining and developing approaches to solutions.
• Contributes to the definition of application level architecture.
• Participates in team project planning.
• Performs functional analysis for small to moderate projects.
• Provides application support, problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Supports and performs all phases of testing leading to implementation.
• Identifies and resolves technical issues. Provides technical supervision on small projects.
• Works on multiple projects concurrently under moderate direction.

The Skills that are Key to this role

Skills

• Knowledge of internet, mobile, and application architecture, as well as current industry trends
• Displays a full understanding of the software development process including analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, problem resolution and planning.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups, both in person and virtually, in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Ability to quickly learn, adapt and strive to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to navigate organizationally in order to accomplish tasks
• Ability to work on multiple efforts simultaneously

Required Technical skills

• Experience in Client side development – Angular, Javascript
• Open Source Frameworks - Spring MVC, Spring Boot. XML, Integration with SOAP and RESTful WebServices, WS security
• Strong software development skills using Java and web application technologies in a service oriented architecture
• Experience in Server Side Java, J2EE, JSP/JSTL, Servlets, JAXB, JAX-WS, SQL, JUnit, and Tomcat are all required.
• Working experience of Inversion of Control, dependency injection, and MVC design pattern
• Strong knowledge of responsive web design and technologies
• Strong knowledge of continuous integration and deployment - Jenkins, Udeploy, BIT bucket
• Experience in Agile development methodology and Jira tool

Behavioral attributes

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Quick learner and willing to adapt and learn new technologies
• Great attitude, team player and effective contributor
• Commitment to quality and high standards

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

Workplace Investing (WI) helps millions of people save and invest through workplace savings plans. WI builds lifetime relationships with customers and provides employers with cost-effective, integrated employee benefit solutions. The company serves customers online, over the phone. WI business constitutes of four different product lines Defined Contribution(DC), Defined Benefits(DB), Health & Welfare(HW) and Stock plan services(SPS).

The Digital Platforms/Customer Protection development team is part of the Workplace Investing (WI) Technology group. Our team is responsible for new and enhanced design and development of application and security services areas across WI. Our additional focus is Employer Digital via the web and mobile channels.

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or any other discipline
• ~3 years of experience in web technology role

Location: Chennai

Shift timings: 11:00 am - 8:00pm

Certifications:

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are focused on 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. Fidelity India has been the Global Inhouse Center of Fidelity Investments since 2003 with offices in Bangalore and Chennai. For information about working at Fidelity, visit India.Fidelity.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.