Technical Specialist

Job Description

About the opportunityDepartment DescriptionFIL Performance and Attribution systems are responsible for calculation of Investment Performance, Attribution and Risk measures for Fidelity funds alongside of distribution. Platform supports business across various geographies like Asia, Europe, UK, etc.Primary technologies used in these applications are: Oracle, Java, Eagle Pace, Informatica, Python, Perl and UNIXPurpose of your roleThis position is for an experienced agile technical lead to focus on delivery of new business functionality and enablement of less experienced colleagues in a development team of approximately 10 people. The role is a crucial part of the Performance team and is critical to enable us to deliver high quality systems to the business more quickly.The successful candidate will be able to provide their expertise in building and laying down a robust foundation for major initiatives and also help in reducing the risk of missing the deadlines. The role demands an expert technical lead who has a great in-depth functional knowledge of Performance and Attribution along with good knowledge on key tools and technologies that we are using, an attitude of innovation, automation, and doing the right thing.The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and the Architect assigned to the project/ development team. The development teams are approximately 8-10 people with 6-8 developers each.Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Architects to understand and implement the proposed solution.
• Working with the Business Analyst to understand the functional requirements.
• Working with the team to collaborate on estimating of development effort based on proposed solution
• Delivery business functionality quickly, efficiently and to a high quality
• Raising the productivity and quality of development teams by promoting agile practices and sharing skills through mentoring and/or pairing

Experience and Qualifications RequiredTechnicalA minimum of 6-9 years of hands on system software analysis, development and testing using Python, Oracle PL-SQL, Unix and Control-MKnowledge of essential Software Engineering principles.Strong Python (& Pandas) hands on knowledge and strong scripting skillsKnowledge of Relational Databases Management Systems (RDBMS) concepts.Oracle hands-on knowledge: E.g.: PLSQL, Triggers, reusable function and Oracle Query Performance TuningUnderstand a data warehousing solution and able to work independently in such an environment. Developing a warehouse is good to have.Hands-on experience of database development environments and tools such as SQLPlus, TOAD, SQL DeveloperProject development and delivery experience of a few good size projectsGood Operating Systems knowledge and associated commands (UNIX [AIX/Solaris], MS Windows).Experience of Source Control Tools such as Svn, Bit bucketPassion for technology, engineering, problem solving and team workingFunctionalFunctional knowledge on Investment Performance and Attribution is an added advantageAbility to work closely with cross functional teamsKnowledge of Mutual funds/ financial domain is an added advantageCandidate should have knowledge of Financial Services Industry (BFSI) preferably in Mutual Fund and Investment Management industry, Portfolio Management, Holdings related processingBehavioural and Personal CharacteristicsCore and soft skills - Practised abilities, capabilities and behavioursEnthusiasm for an agile approach to developmentA real desire to do things the right way whilst remaining delivery focusedInnovative and enthusiastic about technology and using it appropriately to solve problemsExcellent communication/presentation inter-personal skills to present to/liaise with all levels of stakeholders.Ability to work well in a matrix-based and geographically dispersed organisationAbility to pick up knowledge of the client s business, new technology areas, new processes/methodologies and apply these changes in the day-to-day working of the systems organisationAbility and experience to apply new skills / additional information acquired in relation to roleAbility and experience to interact with business usersAbility to prioritise own activities, work under hard deadlinesMotivated, flexible and with a can do approachExcellent Team player with interpersonal skills and commitment to achieve team goalsDisciplined and conscientious approachKeen to learn and develop proficiencyAbility to thrive in a rapidly changing and expanding environmentAbout youAbout Fidelity InternationalFidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.5 million customers globally. As a privately-held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 locations and with $611.4 billion in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals.Our Workplace & Personal Financial Health business provides individuals, advisers and employers with access to world-class investment choices, third-party solutions, administration services and pension guidance. Together with our Investment Solutions & Services business, we invest $471 billion on behalf of our clients. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures.Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond. Data as at 30 September 2020. Read more at https://www.fidelityinternational.com/Applying to this Job Role: Please note you are only required to upload your CV/Resume to the application screen.,

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