Fidessa Developer

Tata Consultancy Services; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Parental Leaves

Auto & Home Insurance

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Jersey City is seeking a Fidessa-focused software engineer with 3+ years of hands-on Fidessa server-side development experience to support front office trading systems. You'll work on the Fidessa product suite (CASE, FBL, TOP, OMAR, TMAR, PMAC, PARS, NMS, FIX, APAS, FDA), integrate FIX messages, and contribute to design, testing, and deployments within an Agile environment.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to own multiple initiatives are required; experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Fidessa server-side development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Fidessa Suite: CASE, FBL, TOP, OMAR, TMAR, PMAC, PARS, NMS, FIX, APAS, FDA.
• Deep understanding of the FIX protocol and message flows.
• Scripting in TCL and Unix shell scripting.
• Experience on Linux and Windows 10 platforms.
• Experience with Agile SDLC and front office trading workflows.
• Strong understanding of equities trading workflows and market structure.
• Excellent analytical, design and integration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain multiple Fidessa trading systems in Front Office.
• Integrate Fidessa components into the Bank’s tech stack for stability and performance.
• Upgrade Fidessa components to align with vendor releases.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and development teams to meet requirements.
• Onboard Fidessa systems into DevOps CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Engage in system integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Ensure Agile SDLC adherence and deliver production-ready solutions.
• Understand equities workflows to support trading desks.

Skills

Fidessa server-side development

Fidessa Product Suite

FIX protocol

TCL scripting

Unix shell scripting

Linux

Windows 10

Agile SDLC

Front Office Development

Equities trading workflows

Analytical

System design

System integration

Core Java

Sybase

FTW development

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

TCL

Unix shell

Sybase

Job description

• 3+ years of 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, 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.

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:


• 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.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.


• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.


• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.


• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.


• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.


• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.


• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $100,000 - 125,000 a year

Qualifications:

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE