Position Description:
Defines and implements robust Cloud reliability and observability strategies, for the continuous availability of Cloud systems. Collaborates in a technical capacity with architects and other enterprise teams, assisting in the adoption of modern Cloud infrastructure built within Amazon Web Services (AWS) and EKS. Solves stack-wide engineering issues related to software, network, applications, and Cloud service providers. Uses business knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing complex or multiple software applications and conducting studies of alternatives. Analyzes and recommends changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participates in architecture design teams.
- Defines and implements application-level architecture.
- Develops applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.
- Recommends development testing tools and methodologies and reviews and validates test plans.
- Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables.
- Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.
- Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.
- Responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget.
- Advises on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.
- Plans and coordinates complex project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
- Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.
- Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.
- Advises senior management on technical strategy.
- Mentors junior team members.
- Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.
- 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 Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) developing full-stack Web applications on Cloud platforms using Python and Flask 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 Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) developing full-stack Web applications on Cloud platforms using Python and Flask framework.
Skills and Knowledge:
Candidate must also possess:
- Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) building and implementing Microservices REST API architecture and developing pipelines using cloud provider services and containerized solutions, to support application deployments to the Cloud.
- DE building, packaging, and maintaining applications by writing automated tests and performing infrastructure management according to Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, using Jenkins, GIT, and Artifactory; and monitoring application metrics/tracing capabilities by integrating with logging tools (Datadog) or OpenTelemetry libraries.
- DE collaborating with onshore and offshore business and technology partners in a cross-functional Agile organization; building robust multi-tier applications on AWS platforms; optimizing the performance and configuration of resources in AWS; and coordinating and automating operational activities by building serverless Lambda functions.
- DE designing and deploying Cloud-ready Web applications using 12-factor design and Docker containers (on Cloud platforms and Kubernetes infrastructure); and building and maintaining observability dashboards for applications, using Datadog and PowerBI.
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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.
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 or related field and five years' relevant experience OR Master's degree and three years' relevant experience
- Proven experience developing full-stack web applications using Python and Flask
- Expertise designing and implementing Microservices REST API architectures
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automation using Jenkins, Git, and Artifactory
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS)
- Experience with AWS cloud services and optimizing/configuring AWS resources
- Experience building serverless functions using AWS Lambda
- Observability and monitoring experience integrating with Datadog and OpenTelemetry
- Experience writing automated tests and ensuring QA readiness for software deliverables
- Experience building observability dashboards and reporting, e.g., PowerBI
Fidelity Investments Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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