Principal Software Engineer/Developer

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Merrimack, NH, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Designs and implements server-side Java/Spring Boot applications and client-side Angular components. Leads architecture, develops multi-tier enterprise systems, ensures QA readiness, implements CI/CD and cloud deployments, mentors engineers, and advises management on technical strategy for complex, cross-platform projects.
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Position Description:

Programs server-side (integration/controller layer) applications, using Java, Spring Boot, and client-side (presentation layer) and Angular. Reviews system design specifications, contributing to technical design documentation, coding, design and code reviews, unit testing, development-led integration testing, and defect resolution according to Agile software development methodologies. Builds, modernizes, and maintains systems. 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 Applied 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, developing, testing, implementing, system integrating, and supporting systems applications using Core Java, Spring, and Restful web services. 

Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Applied 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, developing, testing, implementing, system integrating, and supporting systems applications using Core Java, Spring, and Restful web services.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) planning, designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining API management services within a financial services environment.  
  • DE supporting the full application development lifecycle -- analysis, design, development, test, and deployment -- using Spring Boot, Angular, Node JS, and JIRA. 
  • DE developing multi-tier enterprise applications using JAVA, Spring Boot, SQL, and NoSQL; creating Cloud-based applications using data warehouse concepts (Snowflake); and writing CloudFormation Templates and Jenkins pipelines. 
  • DE deploying and debugging applications on the Cloud or On Prem using CloudFormation templates and Shell Scripting; conducting logging and tracing using Datadog and Splunk; and implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using DevOps tools -- Git, Jenkins, uDeploy, and Sonar.

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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 or related field plus 5 years' experience OR Master's degree plus 3 years' experience
  • Strong experience with Core Java and Spring (Spring Boot)
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful web services and API management services
  • Experience with Angular for client-side development
  • Experience with Node.js and JIRA in development lifecycle
  • Experience developing multi-tier enterprise applications using SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with Snowflake or cloud data warehousing concepts
  • Experience writing CloudFormation templates and Jenkins pipelines
  • Ability to deploy and debug applications on Cloud and On-Prem; Shell scripting experience
  • Experience with logging/tracing tools such as Datadog and Splunk
  • Practical experience implementing CI/CD and DevOps toolchains (Git, Jenkins, uDeploy, Sonar)
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies and QA readiness for software deliverables
  • Proven ability to participate in architecture design, create technical documentation, and mentor junior engineers

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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