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Principal Systems Engineer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Galway

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in voice/telephony, strong leadership, Agile expertise, Linux proficiency, telephony protocols knowledge, CI/CD experience, and ability to support 24/7 environments.
  • You will design, develop, and implement solutions for the contact center platform, enhance stability, lead incident management, and collaborate to improve delivery and operational practices.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years experience preference in the voice/telephony area
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Expertise with Agile (Scrum, Kanban) delivery and software design, development, test and operational automation
  • Proven ability to work independently and professionally in high pressure/visibility situations within tight timeframes
  • Understanding of enterprise-scale platform architecture to which includes considerations for high availability and business continuity
  • Familiar with data communication protocols such as Web, telephony, and other protocols: HTTP, SIP, TLS/SSL, TCP/IP, SNMP, LDAP, RDP, SDP
  • Familiarity with Docker and container-based development and deployment practices
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and utilizing uDeploy and/or Ansible
  • Proficiency managing, configuring and tuning Linux operating systems
  • Working knowledge of VoIP, SIP and data applications/networking
  • Provision new services/technologies, providing cost effective telecommunications systems and technology options/solutions
  • Examine customer needs to determine the best telecommunications equipment/service(s) and/or solution(s) to meet their needs
  • Softphone software installs, configuration and troubleshooting
  • System backups and reboots
  • Documentation of process and procedures as assigned
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems, perform dev unit testing/quality assurance, and support user acceptance testing to ensure successful project implementations. Provide the appropriate level of documentation and transition information for project efforts for application support and knowledge sharing as desired by methodology
  • Experience supporting 24/7, continuous availability production environments

Responsibilities

  • Come and join our team that provides Fidelity with the world class capabilities and services which connect our associates to our millions of participants, members, and customers. We are an agile scrum team that is responsible for the Contact Center platform and engineering which provides our voice, email, and web chat communication channels. Continual improvement is essential in our space. This requires us to seek out associates who are curious, innovative, and driven to settle for nothing less than complete obsession with the experiences of our customers and associates. We pride ourselves on being full stack engineers with a thirst for continued learning, a team-first attitude, and a focus on delivering value to the organization. The platform services over 20M clients and processes more than 35M customer interactions per year while operating on a 24x7 basis.
  • The current contact call center platform resides on Genesys as well as Amazon Connect but candidates other contact center experience or with an SRE background interested in learning the current platform and exploring other solutions for the contact call center platform are encouraged to apply.
  • Guiding/developing, communicating and overseeing implementation of high-level and low-level design in compliance to roadmap, architecture and design standards defined by Business Unit
  • Working closely with business and technology teams to help increase speed of delivery, improve quality of code, improve production stability and availability
  • Collaborating in an autonomous team, owning all aspects of delivery (Coding, Quality, DevSecOps) as well as helping to transform the devops, provisioning, testing and operational capabilities of the platform
  • Simplifying the complex through consistency, refactoring and repeatability
  • Helping in developing and executing operational stability practices supporting the Associate Experience within the Call Centers and Investment Centers
  • Improving monitoring & telemetry of applications, platforms and service interdependences allowing Service Desk and Support teams to be proactive vs reactive
  • Helping lead support teams through incident management and crisis management
  • Leading end to end sub initiatives
  • Supporting and communicating relevant IT governance policies, procedures, and processes

FAQs

What is the focus of the Principal Systems Engineer role at Fidelity?

The role focuses on providing world-class capabilities and services for the Contact Center platform, including voice, email, and web chat communication channels, ensuring continual improvement and a strong customer experience.

What are the key qualifications for this position?

The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in voice/telephony, strong leadership and organizational skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, expertise in Agile delivery, and familiarity with various data communication protocols and tools.

Is experience with Genesys or Amazon Connect required for this position?

While experience with Genesys and Amazon Connect is beneficial, candidates with other contact center experience or an SRE background are encouraged to apply and learn the current platform.

What type of work environment does the team operate in?

The team operates in an agile scrum environment, focusing on collaboration, continual learning, and delivering value to the organization.

What is the expected work schedule for this role?

The role involves supporting a 24/7 continuous availability production environment, which may require flexibility in work hours to manage incidents and deployments.

What technologies or practices should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should be familiar with Docker, CI/CD pipelines (utilizing tools like uDeploy and Ansible), Linux operating systems, VoIP, SIP, and telecommunications solutions.

What type of skills are emphasized for success in this role?

Key skills include accountability for outcomes, collaboration in a team-oriented environment, problem-solving abilities, automation mindset, and excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Is there a preference for candidates with leadership experience?

Yes, strong leadership and organizational skills are preferred, as the role involves guiding teams and overseeing implementation practices in compliance with architectural and design standards.

How does Fidelity value diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Fidelity is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing associates for their unique perspectives and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging.

Are accommodations available for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. Requests can be initiated by contacting AccommodationsIreland@fmr.com.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1946
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Fidelity, our goal is to make financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We do this by focusing on a diverse set of customers: - from 23 million people investing their life savings, to 20,000 businesses managing their employee benefits to 10,000 advisors needing innovative technology to invest their clients’ money. We offer investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, and many other financial products. Privately held for nearly 70 years, we’ve always believed by providing investors with access to the information and expertise, we can help them achieve better results. That’s been our approach- innovative yet personal, compassionate yet responsible, grounded by a tireless work ethic—it is the heart of the Fidelity way.

Benefits

  • Commuter benefit program

  • Dependent care flexible spending (FSA)

  • Mental health resources

  • Discount programs for employees

  • Maternity & parental leave

  • On-site health & wellness centers