Principal Digital Assets Engineer

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Designs and builds secure, scalable cloud-based Java microservices and REST APIs using Spring Boot, messaging (SNS/SQS, Kafka/JMS), relational databases, containers, CI/CD, and AWS. Performs unit/integration testing, mentors junior engineers, advises leadership on architecture, and develops enterprise-level digital architecture strategies.
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Job Description:

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

Position Description:

Builds secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based microservices using modern software development practices. Designs and implements REST API clients and services, exchanges asynchronous messages between services, and maintain data, using PostgreSQL. Writes automated unit and integration tests, packages software using containers, coordinates builds using Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines, and prepares services for deployment on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for divisional initiatives. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Defines enterprise-level digital architecture strategies.

  • Develops applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.

  • Writes and executes unit tests necessary to ensure an application or technical environment meets requirements.

  • Performs unit and integration tests. 

  • Builds reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments. 

  • Builds scalable, resilient, Cloud-based systems aligned with the company’s long-term strategy. 

  • Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on digital technology initiatives.

  • Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system. 

  • Confers with data processes or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data process projects. 

  • Develops and oversees software system tests and validation procedures, programs, and documentation.

  • Advises senior management on technical strategy.

  • Mentors junior team members.

  • Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Digital Assets Engineer (or closely related occupation) developing scalable and resilient back-end solutions for RESTful microservices or asynchronous mechanisms, using SNS/SQS, Apache Kafka, and Spring Boot framework. 

Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Digital Assets Engineer (or closely related occupation) developing scalable and resilient back-end solutions for RESTful microservices or asynchronous mechanisms, using SNS/SQS, Apache Kafka, and Spring Boot framework.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing and developing Java RESTful Web services for enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, J2EE frameworks, and Messaging services -- JMS or Apache Kafka; delivering solutions on Cloud based Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms and incorporating CI Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for consistent deployment across development, QA, staging, and production environments using Jenkins pipeline.  

  • DE testing frameworks (JUnit and Mockito) and performing integration testing using Spring; and ensuring adherence to coding standards and improving overall code maintainability using Sonar and SonarQube frameworks. 

  • DE collaborating with enterprise Cloud, architecture, and product teams, to build enterprise-standard Java applications on the Cloud using AWS, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, GIT, and Jenkins. 

  • DE writing and optimizing queries and performing operations in relational and non-relational databases (Oracle and PostgreSQL) using migration tools (Liquibase); and ensuring seamless integration into application development processes, using Java within development, test environments, and production systems.

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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.

Certifications:

Category:Information Technology

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or related plus five years experience as a Principal Digital Assets Engineer or closely related role, OR Master's degree plus three years experience
  • Proven experience developing scalable, resilient backend solutions for RESTful microservices and asynchronous mechanisms (SNS/SQS, Apache Kafka)
  • Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and J2EE frameworks for enterprise RESTful web services
  • Experience with messaging services (JMS or Apache Kafka)
  • Experience delivering solutions on AWS (cloud deployments and services)
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Jenkins (Jenkins pipeline) for build and deployment
  • Proficiency with testing frameworks JUnit and Mockito and performing integration testing using Spring
  • Familiarity with code quality tools Sonar and SonarQube
  • Experience with containers and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
  • Experience with version control using Git
  • Experience writing and optimizing queries and operations in relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and using migration tools (Liquibase)
  • Ability to design enterprise-level digital architecture, provide technical strategy guidance, and mentor junior team members

Fidelity Investments Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fidelity Investments and has not been reviewed or approved by Fidelity Investments.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Bonuses, commissions, and profit-sharing are presented as generous and meaningful components of total compensation, with certain roles achieving high total earnings through multiple pay streams. Variable pay is consistently framed as a positive contributor beyond base salary.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) match up to 7% alongside additional profit-sharing up to 10% materially enhances long-term compensation. These retirement features are highlighted as standout strengths of the overall package.
  • Parental & Family Support Generous paid parental leave (16 weeks maternity, 12 weeks parental), backup dependent care, and adoption assistance provide robust family support. Hybrid work and caregiving resources further ease family responsibilities.

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