Principal Systems Analyst/Developer (Mainframe)

Job Description:

Principal Systems Analyst

The Cash Technology & Platform team, in Fidelity Wealth Technology, is looking for a passionate systems analyst to dig into legacy systems to support modernization. Our Systems Analysts work closely with architecture and software engineering to deliver a roadmap for new systems. We work in a dynamic agile environment.

The Purpose 

As a Systems Analyst on the team, you will be expected to quickly gain understanding of the components of our applications, data flow, integrations and inputs and outputs of the platform. The ideal candidate should be curious, detailed oriented and collaborative.  

The Expertise You Have

• Deep knowledge of Mainframe COBOL, VSAM files, Batch/Online Process, Batch Scheduler, IOM (Input/Output Modules) and CICS.

• Proven experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) preferably worked with DB2, Oracle and/or Postgres and digging into data using logging tools.

• Proven professional experience as a Systems Analyst for software solutions, preference around modernizing from legacy to cloud systems. Knowledge of payment systems is a bonus.

• Experience researching, optimizing, developing, and authoring solution requirements, user stories, and specifications for moderate to complex software systems.

• Proven experience with Agile development methodologies

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving & interpersonal skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science or related technology discipline. 

The Skills You Bring  

• You have a real passion for accuracy, clarity, and elimination of ambiguity. 

• You are deeply effective in written and verbal communications and are dedicated to tailoring content to the appropriate audience (business vs. technology, associate vs. management, etc.) 

• You are a self-starter who can rapidly assimilate business processes, goals and objectives and distill them into well-defined requirements 

• You understand how technology can automate business processes and can effectively propose, challenge, and engage in ideation with systems architecture, business operations and partner technology teams in formulating software designs and solutions. 

• Good interpersonal and leadership and influencing skills (without direct authority of others) 

• Self-driven, self-managed, energetic, passionate, and motivated with the ability to work independently to deliver results 

• Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills 

The Value You Deliver

• Facilitating flow of requirements from the business to the technology team 

• Reducing requirements and design risk and resulting costs associated with errors 

• Exercise a passion for keeping your knowledge up to date with evolving technology 

• Take ownership and accountability for figuring out what needs to be done 

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Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.