Systems Engineer

Systems EngineerFidelity TalentSource is your destination for discovering your next temporary role at Fidelity Investments. We are currently sourcing for a Systems Engineer to work in Fidelity’s Workplace Investing Business Unit in Durham.The role requires experience in Excel, Visual Basic, VBA macros.The Expertise and Skills You BringBS or above in Computer Science or related field or equivalent programming experience2+ years of development experience with strong knowledge of Excel, Visual Basic, VBA macros and Sybase/SQL/Relational Databases is requiredExperience working in an Agile/Scrum project environment with project team members in multiple locations, including offshore, is requiredStrong Object-oriented analysis and design is a plusFamiliarity with actuarial science /Defined benefits domain is a plusDesire and aptitude for learning new technologies!Work in a fast paced, highly matrix environment to achieve group goalsUse business requirements to develop technical designs, follow architectural strategies and solutionsPartner with technology and business partnersGood verbal and written communication skillsThe Value You DeliverAnalyze and convert complex retirement plan requirements and develop on Actuarial pension benefit validation platform using Excel, Visual Basic, VBA macros and Sybase.Complete detailed unit/acceptance testing and certification to ensure development is delivered on time and in conjunction with defined release management practices.Perform self-certification of the DB Actuarial pension benefit validation platform using XMLs, MS Access and Sybase.Effectively operate in agile software delivery environment/Scrum.Work closely with application owners, solution architects and business sponsorsEnsuring designs meet performance, security, usability, and reliability and scalability requirements.Fidelity's Defined Benefit Technology team is seeking a Software Engineer to work on key client implementation and corporate action initiatives. The team supports the recordkeeping and administration of Defined Benefit (also known as pension) plans on behalf of Fidelity's corporate clients, their employees, and retirees. This group is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to join its multidimensional, globally distributed team of IT professionals responsible for the design and development of DB Calculation Engine Applications.