Principal Systems Analyst (Jira, SQL, Postman)

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC is seeking a Principal Systems Analyst to bridge business, product, and development teams. You will transform complex requirements into actionable user stories and lead a distributed scrum team on agile releases.

You will mentor analysts, drive metrics, and coordinate release management across US and India teams while upholding Fidelity's agile culture and high standards.

Qualifications

• 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 developing and authoring solution requirements for complex software systems.
• Experience with SQL and API tools such as Insomnia.

Responsibilities

• Lead liaison between business, product, and development teams to translate requirements into actionable tasks.
• Coordinate release management and agile ceremonies across distributed teams.
• Measure team performance and promote Fidelity's agile practices.

Skills

Agile development

Jira experience

SQL

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technology subject area

Tools

Jira Align

Insomnia

Job description

Principal Systems Analyst (Jira, SQL, Insomnia)

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model in phases by region and role. See job description for more information.

Onsite

Location

• Durham, NC

Team

• Technology

Experience Level

Senior Manager

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.

Category:

Information Technology

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Benefits

Company overview

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 creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to [e-mail], or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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