Principal Software Engineer/Developer

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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain test automation frameworks and cloud-based solutions for Java microservices, web, API, and mobile applications. Lead architecture, CI/CD pipeline implementation (Jenkins, Docker), QA readiness, mentor engineers, and advise on technical strategy and risk management.
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Job Description:

Position Description:

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

Designs, develops, tests, deploys, maintains, and enhances test automation frameworks for Web, API, Mobile and middle-tier (Java micro-services) and Cloud (Amazon Web Services (AWS)) customer-facing software solutions. Applies technical tools and methodologies to enable efficiencies, performance, and automation of DevOps processes. Ensures the Continuous Integration (CI) and delivery pipelines using Jenkins and Docker. Builds Cloud experiences and Cloud-based testing solutions using AWS. Participates in requirement analysis to identify and adopt best practices for product engineering. Develops and tests products and applications to support sales performance, services, reporting, and representative compensation processes. 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 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 a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) designing and developing Java web applications using Cloud services platforms and building test automation frameworks for end-to-end testing.

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) designing and developing Java web applications using Cloud services platforms and building test automation frameworks for end-to-end testing.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) defining and driving software delivery processes and quality improvement initiatives at the enterprise level using industry standard automation tools --Selenium, Rest Assured, and TestNg.
  • DE performing strategic trade-offs and resolving technical roadblocks in a dynamic and highly matrixed environment using data-driven approaches.
  • DE building software frameworks and foundations to enable and accelerate data modeling and ingestion; building Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines; designing and building test automation frameworks, developing RESTful APIs, and scaling and maintaining solutions in production environments adhering to compliance standards and using Java with Cloud technology platforms.
  • DE developing highly scalable and fault-tolerant distributed systems using object oriented programming (Java), AWS Cloud services, RESTful APIs, and web technologies.

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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, Information Systems, or related field and five years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and three years of relevant experience.
  • Designing and developing Java web applications and Java microservices.
  • Experience building test automation frameworks for end-to-end testing.
  • Expertise with Selenium, Rest Assured, and TestNG.
  • Experience with AWS Cloud services and building cloud-based testing solutions.
  • Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker.
  • Developing RESTful APIs and scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
  • Ability to participate in architecture design, define application-level architecture, and produce comprehensive documentation.
  • Experience driving software delivery processes, quality improvement initiatives, and performing technical trade-offs in a matrixed environment.
  • Mentoring junior team members and advising senior management on technical strategy.

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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