Vice President, Trading Engineering

Vice President, Trading Engineering at Fidelity Investments summary:

Senior engineering leader responsible for designing, building and delivering ultra-low-latency crypto trading systems and platform services in a hybrid Agile environment. Hands-on role that sets technical direction, writes production code, partners with stakeholders, mentors engineers, and ensures high-performance, resilient trading infrastructure (matching engines, smart routers, exchange connectivity). Requires deep low-latency Java and networking experience, knowledge of trading protocols (FIX), cloud/Kubernetes, and domain experience in capital markets or crypto trading.

We are currently sourcing for a Vice President, Trading Engineer for Crypto Trading to work in Jersey City, NJ

The Role

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 & stakeholder engagement, design and release support.

• Designing and implementing technology solutions for the Fidelity Digital Asset 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

• 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., 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.

• 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 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 Focus on productivity

• Experience in Capital markets or Crypto Currency specifically with exposure to Trading, Algo Trading.

The Team

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