Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL, Java, Azure/AWS)

Fidelity Investments

$108K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with mainframe platforms.
  • Proficient with COBOL, DB2, CICS, JCL, MQ-Series, SQL, and VSAM files.
  • Experience in mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning.
  • Familiarity with Oracle database environments for triage purposes.
  • Knowledge of ETL, Informatica, Java, or Python preferred.
  • Experience with monitoring systems like CloudWatch or Datadog.

Responsibilities

  • Provide critical systems and business support within Stock Plan Services.
  • Collaborate with global teams and internal partners to enhance client satisfaction.
  • Develop solutions to maintain high availability in mainframe environments.
  • Debug and reproduce issues in pre-production environments.
  • Create comprehensive documentation for applications and subsystems.
  • Utilize tools for job scheduling and performance monitoring effectively.
  • Foster strong relationships with business stakeholders through effective communication.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
  • 401(k) with company match and retirement savings.
  • Professional development and education assistance.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Opportunities for community involvement and volunteerism.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

Fidelity Investments Workplace Investing (WI) organization is seeking an experienced Sr. Software Engineer to join our CVT team within Stock Plan Services (SPS). The selected candidate will provide critical systems and business support on a global team using a Mainframe & Distributed technology stack, with an end goal of high availability and client satisfaction. This position will play a critical role in providing a top-shelf service experience for our clients, as well as for our internal partners, while building and maintain collaborative global relationships with our partners in technology and support organizations.

Education & Experience

·        A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software engineering or related field

·        8+ years of hands-on experience with mainframe platforms.

·        Demonstrated support on a critical mainframe environment, using COBOL, DB2, CICS, JCL, MQ-Series, SQL, and VSAM files.

·        Experience in mainframe performance tuning and capacity planning, including ways to reduce I/Os, CPU Time, MSUs, and MIPs, using Strobe, iStrobe, and Platinum Detector

·        Experience in navigating in an Oracle database environment for triage purposes

·        File format and comparison using File-AID; version management using Endeavor; debugging and unit testing using Intertest and Abend-AID; and job scheduling using Control-M

·        Ability to debug and reproduce issues in lower pre-production environments

·        Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment while meeting results

·        Knowledge of ETL, Informatica, Java, Python, or other distributed languages is preferred.

·        Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

·        Experience with monitoring systems such as CloudWatch, Datadog/Splunk, ELK stack

·        Knowledge of financial services or equity compensation would be a plus.

·        Ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies to support day to day operations.

·        Demonstrate ability to form trusted working relationships with business unit stakeholders through collaboration and enhanced effective communications

·        Analytical & detail orientated thought process with the ability to take methodical approach to activities such as problem resolution, designing and solutioning.

·        Demonstrated ability to articulate and explain complex problems or solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

·        Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.

The Skills You Bring

 

·        Ability to interact/influence/negotiate with stakeholders effectively.

·        Ability to work with minimal direction and significant autonomy

·        Strong self-starting, analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills

·        Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities

·        Collaborative working style

·        An overriding need to find the underlying cause of things.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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