Fidessa Developer

Title: Fidessa Developer
Location: Jersey City, NJ/Onsite
Duration: Full Time
Video Interviews
Experience required: 10-15 years

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Technical Skills

· 3+ years of hands-on Fidessa server-side development experience.

· Strong knowledge of the Fidessa Product Suite, including:

o CASE, FBL, TOP, OMAR, TMAR, PMAC, PARS, NMS, FIX, APAS, FDA

· Deep understanding of the FIX protocol and related message flows.

· Scripting experience in TCL and Unix shell scripting.

· Strong experience working on Linux and Windows 10 platforms.

· Experience with Agile SDLC methodologies.

· Front Office Development experience with exposure to trading system workflows.

· Strong understanding of equities trading workflows and equities market structure.

· Excellent analytical, system design, and system integration skills.

Functional Skills

· Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel and manage time effectively.

· Proactive, self-driven, and able to take full ownership with minimal supervision.

· Strong interest in learning trading business concepts and market microstructure.

· Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and committed to completing deliverables.

Desired Skills

· 3+ years of Core Java development experience.

· Hands-on experience with FDX and Sybase.

· FTW development experience is a strong plus.

Roles & Responsibilities

· Support and maintain multiple Fidessa trading systems within the Front Office environment.

· Integrate Fidessa components seamlessly into the Bank’s technology stack, ensuring stability and optimal performance.

· Perform regular upgrades of Fidessa product components to stay aligned with vendor releases and platform updates.

· Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Project Managers, and development teams to meet business, functional, and regulatory requirements.

· Onboard and enable Fidessa systems onto DevOps CI/CD pipelines and automation toolchains.

· Participate in system integration, troubleshooting, incident resolution, and performance optimization.

· Ensure adherence to Agile SDLC processes and deliver high‑quality, production‑ready solutions.

· Work proactively to understand equities workflows and support trading desks effectively.

· Handle multiple parallel initiatives while taking full ownership of assigned tasks