Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Westlake, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Designs and develops web applications and test automation using Java/Python. Creates test strategies, automates API and UI tests (RestAssured, Karate, Selenium), manages CI/CD with Jenkins and Git, works with Oracle/Snowflake/Postgres/SQL Server, participates in architecture design, ensures QA readiness, documents systems, mentors team members, and advises senior management on technical strategy.
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Job Description:

Position Description: 

 

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

 

Designs and develops Web applications using Java and Python, analyzes data, and automates application tasks. Develops test strategies for test data, test coverage, and automation solutions. Tests Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) using RestAssured and Karate. Tests and automates Web applications using automation tools -- Jira, X-ray, Cucumber, and Selenium. Uses RestAssured, Postman, and SOAP User Interface (UI) to test and validate REST APIs. Monitors and troubleshoots changes in files and directories, using DevOps Jenkins and Git repositories. Utilizes various databases including Oracle, Snowflake, Postgres, and SQL server for data storage, processing, and analytics. 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. 

  • Develop 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) implementing test automation infrastructure within software development lifecycle. 

 

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) implementing test automation infrastructure within software development lifecycle. 

 

Skills and Knowledge: 

 

Candidate must also possess: 

 

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) performing functional, regression, Inter System, End to End (E2E), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) testing using HP Quality Center, SQL Server Management Studio, or SOA Test; and reviewing Test Plan, Test Cases, and traceability metrics to ensure standards are followed, using Test Rail or JIRA. 

  • DE designing, developing, and implementing automation test frameworks, using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and JUNIT to support and maintain client applications.  

  • DE conducting Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) testing operations designed for Oracle databases, using TOAD or SQL Server Management Studio.  

  • DE performing day-to-day quality assurance activities on Web applications, databases, and API validations, using Oracle DB, UNIX, Java, JUnit, and JavaScript. 

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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.

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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/IS and 5 years experience as Principal Software Engineer implementing test automation within SDLC OR Master's degree and 3 years experience
  • Strong experience developing test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and JUnit
  • API testing experience with RestAssured, Karate, Postman, and SOAP UI
  • Experience with test management and QA tools: HP Quality Center, TestRail, JIRA (including reviewing Test Plans and Test Cases)
  • Experience with ETL testing for Oracle databases using TOAD or SQL Server Management Studio
  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools such as Jenkins and Git
  • Experience working with databases: Oracle, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server
  • Experience performing functional, regression, E2E, and UAT testing and validating APIs and web applications (using UNIX, JavaScript, Java, JUnit)
  • Experience participating in architecture design, defining application-level architecture, and producing comprehensive documentation
  • Proven ability to mentor junior team members and advise 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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