Principal Trading Engineer (Java, Algo, SOR)

About the role

The Principal Trading Engineer (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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Set technical direction for software developers by concluding design with other tech leads and architecture
• Write code for product features

Requirements

• 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 WebSocket and FIX protocols
• Experience in building matching engine, OMS/EMS or exchange-connectivity platform
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The spirit and willingness to contribute to org level innovation
• Able to work effectively with both partners and project team members
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies or iterative development processes
• Knowledge of Acceptance test-driven development a plus
• Able 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

Qualifications

• A focus on productivity

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• 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 WebSocket and FIX protocols
• Experience in building matching engine, OMS/EMS or exchange-connectivity platform
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The spirit and willingness to contribute to org level innovation
• Able to work effectively with both partners and project team members
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies or iterative development processes
• Knowledge of Acceptance test-driven development a plus
• Able 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

Pay

$126,000-255,000 USD per year

Schedule

Full-time onsite presence, with flexibility as the rollout continues.