Progress Developer (Software Developer)

Fidelity Investments; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Progress Developer for a remote position focused on developing and maintaining internal applications in the mutual fund industry. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of experience and a degree in a relevant field. This role offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive total compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave top-up

Home office equipment allowance

Paid volunteer days

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge and experience in developing applications for the mutual fund/investment industry.
• Passionate about developing database solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to define business requirements.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain application code.
• Liaise with internal user groups to effectively program applications.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communications

Strong attention to detail

Strong analytical, conceptual, and innovative problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently while being in a team environment

Strong technical insight and experience

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Economics or Mathematics

Tools

Progress OpenEdge

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Description

Progress Developer

This is a remote working as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

What You Will Do

The Software Developer is responsible for having a strong aptitude for understanding complex business problems and translating their technical knowledge into practical, implementable solutions that will drive high impact business value.

He / she works closely with other team members to maintain internal applications and develop new products and services.

• Work with stakeholders, technology, and agile project managers to define business requirements for every scrum / project and map out end-to-end solutions.
• Design, develop, enhance, modify, and maintain application code and software solutions based on specific business requirements.
• Liaise with internal user groups as needed to effectively program applications based on business and systems requirements.
• Ensures that functional specifications can be implemented technically while developing and innovating creative solutions.
• Be an integral part of the Information System’s team focused on the effective development and support of internal facing applications.
• Work collaboratively with peers and business partners to deliver high quality projects and innovative solutions that advance Fidelity’s position within the Mutual Fund Industry.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Economics or Mathematics or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of related experience
• Knowledge and experience in developing applications for mutual fund / investment industry
• Passionate in developing database solutions
• Development experience in Progress OpenEdge or other database platforms such as Oracle or MySQL
• Effective communication skills with ability to prepare project documentation & presentations

The Skills You Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and innovative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while being in a team environment
• Strong technical insight and experience to inform, guide, challenge and support technical decisions

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team :

Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centered culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks.Up to $650 for home office equipment.Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice.Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups.Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation.