Principal Systems Analyst (Jira, SQL, Insomnia)

Fidelity; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Principal Systems Analyst in Rhode Island to bridge business requirements with development teams and to guide complex systems analysis within a distributed Scrum environment.

You will translate business needs into actionable user stories, own release coordination, and promote Fidelity's agile culture while collaborating with partners to address critical needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a systems analyst delivering software solutions
• Deep knowledge of Agile development methodologies and scrum tools
• Experience in developing and authoring solution requirements for complex software systems
• Experience with SQL and API consumer tools such as Insomnia
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technology subject area
• Ability to mentor junior analysts across geographies
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to influence without formal authority
• Ability to translate business processes into well-defined user stories

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main liaison between business, product, and development teams
• Translate business requirements into actionable tasks and stories
• Lead release management coordination across distributed Agile teams
• Drive team performance through metrics and agile practices
• Promote Fidelity's leadership behaviors and agile culture
• Mentor and coach junior analysts across functions and regions

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Requirements gathering

User stories

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Jira Align

SQL

Insomnia

Job description

Principal System Analyst

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Workplace Investing (WI) Platform technology group within Fidelity Investments is tasked to develop and maintain technology solutions supporting Fidelity's Defined Contribution (DC) business. The ADE Desktop platform serves Backoffice and Operational associates with accessing and managing adjustments of Recordkeeping data for Participants, Plans and Clients

The Role

The Principal Systems Analyst will be the main liaison between our business, product, and development teams. You will take business requirements and turn them into workable tasks. You will be part of a highly collaborative, multi-functional, and geographically distributed scrum team. You will be responsible for providing leadership on complex systems analysis for projects as well as playing an influential role with our business partners to develop recommendations that address critical business needs and opportunities.

You will have responsibility for release management coordination and participate in scaling ceremonies and activities as you manage interdependencies across Teams. You will examine and drive team performance through metrics and find opportunities for the team to fully realize the benefits of working in an agile structure. By demonstrating and promoting Fidelity and agile leadership behaviors, you will evolve and sustain an innovative agile culture.

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The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in systems analysis focused on building software solutions for technology initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of Agile development methodologies and scrum tools - Jira, Jira Align experience desired.
• Experience in developing and authoring solution requirements and specifications for moderate to complex software systems
• Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) and API (Application Programming Interface) consumer tools such as Insomnia.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technology subject area
• Ability to mentor and coach junior analysts across divergent functions, experiences, and geographies
• Ability to influence behavior without having an organizational hierarchy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and adaptive to organizational changes
• Ability to brainstorm with teams on solutions to address challenges and roadblocks.
• Effective communication and people-interaction skills
• Efficiency in written and verbal communications and dedication to tailoring content to the appropriate audience (business vs. technology, associate vs. management, etc.)
• Ability to rapidly assimilate business processes, goals and objectives and distill them into well-defined User-Stories/requirements.
• Flexibility to adjust your work schedule to accommodate both U.S. and India-based teams and associates.
• Knowledge of technical solutions and back-end systems

The Team

This team is looking for Principal Systems Analyst at its Smithfield, Rhode Island site to be part of its multidimensional, globally distributed team of IT professionals responsible for the development and maintenance of Fidelity's WI plan administration platform. The ideal candidate should show ease at making personal connections, be confident in leading and constructively challenging with a dedicated approach to solving problems and overcoming obstacles. You will partner with other members on the team to accelerate value delivery, by acting as a change agent, role model, and teacher. You will assist with requirement gathering and story writing and may participate in a wider Scrum of Scrums to help influence standard methodologies at a tribe level.

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in defining and championing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our dedication to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at [e-mail] or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.

Fidelity's Onsite Working Model

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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