Systems Analyst

Fidelity TalentSource is your destination for discovering your next temporary role at Fidelity Investments. We are currently sourcing for a Systems Analyst to work in Smithfield, RI!

Job Description:

Fidelity's Workplace Solutions (WS) Digital Platforms Technology team designs, develops, implements, and supports WS’s suite of Digital products and services. The Digital Platforms development team focuses on delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers. Our systems professionals thrive, with a steadfast dedication to innovation, which champions a culture of continuous improvement and significant achievement. We see ourselves as a vital link to Fidelity's customers. This is a fast-paced group that is using ground-breaking technologies to build powerful tools and outstanding user experiences for our customers, using Java-based technologies.

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Robust critical thinking skills coupled with a desire for growth and drive to learn and engage with peers in technical and design discussions
• Proven experience in communicating technical needs and capabilities to non-technical team members, product owners, and partners
• Ability to utilize a long-term mentality to help produce scalable, maintainable solutions
• Passion to provide guidance on standard methodologies and mentoring support to the other Systems Analysts within the wider Digital Platforms Technology team
• 8+ years of experience, with a focus in financial services applications

The Purpose of Your Role

You will serve as a Senior Systems Analyst who will play a key role on a Scrum team and within Digital Platforms Technology. You will work closely with the Squad Lead, Scrum Master, Developers, Quality Assurance and Architects to craft, build, test, and deliver the features that make up Fidelity’s Digital experiences. You will also be expected to provide guidance and mentoring to the other Systems Analysts within the wider Digital Platforms Technology team.

The Skills You Bring

• A sense of humor
• Experience collaborating in a team environment to develop, deploy, and support key applications and features
• A proven understanding of the Agile software development methodology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, allowing you to interview Business partners to understand project objectives, use cases and requirements
• Strong analytical skills, enabling you to research, document and review existing systems and recommend designs for achieving requirements for self-contained projects within a larger program
• Proficiency in assisting in the writing of user requirements and all the supporting documentation
• Ability to diagram business processes and system workflows
• Expertise in conveying technical concepts with internal customers, technical team members, and/or other technical contributors across the organization
• Willingness to actively participate in defining project scope/backlog, while recommending solutions to project issues
• Desire to understand WS Digital Platforms’ web and mobile applications, while having the confidence to clearly communicate technical concepts to the internal partners inside and outside of the Scrum team
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt and thrive to meet the needs of a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Ability to provide strong support to Quality Assurance and Business partners throughout all testing phases, including participating in triaging system defects in production and non-production environments

Your experience with the following will be a plus:

• Ability to perform technical analysis of sophisticated Web application development concepts (Spring MVC, Spring Core, XML, CSS, etc.)
• Experience with database query tools / Strong SQL skills
• Experience with Java and Confluence
• Working understanding of QA automation

The Value You Deliver

• Extensive knowledge of internet, mobile, and application architecture, as well as current and emerging technologies
• Full grasp of the software development process including analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, problem resolution and planning
• Use of formal methods (traditional structured or Agile/iterative) for delivering new or improved applications, identifying and communicating systems development processes and generating requirement documentation associated with the respective phases of the lifecycle
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups, both in person and virtually, in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve issues and work through ambiguous situations by making timely decisions based on facts, knowledge, experience and judgment
• Communicate effectively in various settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, and senior management
• Skilled at influencing team members and external groups
• Proactively navigates the organization in order to accomplish tasks
• Willingness to work on multiple efforts simultaneously
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Desire to be organized, highly responsive and committed to quality

How your work impacts the Organization

Our goal within Digital Platforms is to build a user experience that delights our customers, anticipates their needs and matches services or solutions to support effective decision making. You will be responsible for delivering new products and services that will greatly improve the digital experience for our Workplace Solutions customers.

Why Fidelity?

• Three consecutive years on CareerBliss’ Top 50 Happiest Companies Employees Survey
• A company that is committed to innovation and being an industry leader by investing in technology
• More than 12,000 technology professionals using an Agile methodology enterprise-wide
• Access to premier technology platforms, OS, and frameworks

Company Culture

At Fidelity, you can find it all here. We reward bold, and passionate individuals with a work environment that champions diversity, partnership and collaboration, while encouraging innovative ideas and fresh thinking. We recognize the value that employees’ individual differences can supply to the forward-thinking and strong future of our company.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $44.82-$84.82 per hour.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about 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. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process.

Fidelity TalentSource, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we are an internal business unit within Fidelity’s Talent Acquisition team, dedicated to recruiting talent from various backgrounds for roles in Fidelity’s regional and investor center locations. Our mission is to help you experience Fidelity’s diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skill set and professional network, with the ultimate goal of conversion to full-time employment as part of Fidelity’s long-term strategy.

For information about working at Fidelity TalentSource, visit FTSJobs.com.

Fidelity TalentSource will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at HR@ftsjobs.com if you would like to request an accommodation.