Fidessa Developer

Jersey City, New Jersey 07030 Posted October 16th, 2026

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Fidessa Developer

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Full Time

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 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, and FDA.

• Deep understanding of the FIX Protocol and related message flows.

• Strong scripting experience using TCL and Unix/Linux Shell Scripting.

• Hands-on experience working on Linux and Windows platforms.

• Experience with Agile SDLC methodologies and best practices.

• Front Office application development experience supporting trading systems.

• Strong understanding of equities trading workflows, order management, and market structure.

• Experience with system integration, application support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

• Strong Core Java development experience.

• Hands-on experience with FDX and Sybase.

• FTW development experience.

• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.

• Excellent analytical, design, and problem-solving skills.

Functional Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Self-motivated with strong ownership and accountability.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong interest in capital markets and trading technologies.

• Detail-oriented with commitment to quality and timely delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Fidessa-based trading applications within the Front Office environment.

• Support and administer multiple Fidessa trading systems, ensuring high availability and performance.

• Integrate Fidessa components with enterprise applications and market systems using FIX and other interfaces.

• Develop and customize Fidessa solutions to meet business, functional, and regulatory requirements.

• Perform Fidessa product upgrades, enhancements, and platform maintenance activities.

• Collaborate with Traders, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Development Teams to deliver business-critical solutions.

• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.

• Enable and support Fidessa applications on DevOps CI/CD pipelines and automation toolchains.

• Participate in system integration testing, release deployments, and production support activities.

• Monitor system performance and implement optimizations to improve stability and scalability.

• Ensure adherence to Agile SDLC processes, coding standards, and governance requirements.

• Take ownership of assigned deliverables and drive them to successful completion.

• Continuously improve understanding of equities trading workflows and provide technical support to trading desks.

Required Skills

Cloud Developer