Fidessa Developer

Job Title: Fidessa Developer

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Full Time

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

hands-on Fidessa server-side development experience.

Strong knowledge of the Fidessa Product Suite, including CASE, FBL, TOP, OMAR, TMAR, PMAC, PARS, NMS, FIX, APAS, and FDA.

Deep understanding of the FIX Protocol and related message flows.

Strong scripting experience using TCL and Unix/Linux Shell Scripting.

Hands-on experience working on Linux and Windows platforms.

Experience with Agile SDLC methodologies and best practices.

Front Office application development experience supporting trading systems.

Strong understanding of equities trading workflows, order management, and market structure.

Experience with system integration, application support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Strong Core Java development experience.

Hands-on experience with FDX and Sybase.

FTW development experience.

Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.

Excellent analytical, design, and problem-solving skills.

Functional Skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Self-motivated with strong ownership and accountability.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong interest in capital markets and trading technologies.

Detail-oriented with commitment to quality and timely delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Fidessa-based trading applications within the Front Office environment.

Support and administer multiple Fidessa trading systems, ensuring high availability and performance.

Integrate Fidessa components with enterprise applications and market systems using FIX and other interfaces.

Develop and customize Fidessa solutions to meet business, functional, and regulatory requirements.

Perform Fidessa product upgrades, enhancements, and platform maintenance activities.

Collaborate with Traders, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Development Teams to deliver business-critical solutions.

Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.

Enable and support Fidessa applications on DevOps CI/CD pipelines and automation toolchains.

Participate in system integration testing, release deployments, and production support activities.

Monitor system performance and implement optimizations to improve stability and scalability.

Ensure adherence to Agile SDLC processes, coding standards, and governance requirements.

Take ownership of assigned deliverables and drive them to successful completion.

Continuously improve understanding of equities trading workflows and provide technical support to trading desks.