Principal Software Engineer/Developer

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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Designs application architectures and develops complex Java and Spring-based applications, REST APIs, distributed systems, and cloud solutions. Leads architecture, testing, QA readiness, documentation, project planning, risk management, and technical strategy across multiple initiatives. Builds CI/CD pipelines, supports databases and microservices, resolves technology issues, advises management, and mentors junior engineers. Requires strong experience with enterprise financial services applications, cloud platforms, Agile development, DevOps tools, and transactional data systems.
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Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. 

 

Position Description: 

 

Applies business requirements to design underlying data architecture and implements Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that deliver the data needed to support and enhance the user experience. Collaborates with business parters to define the best project management and software development practices. 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 a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) developing Representational State Transfer (RESTful) APIs and supporting Spring-based projects using Java and Spring frameworks. 

 

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 Representational State Transfer (RESTful) APIs and supporting Spring-based projects using Java and Spring frameworks. 

 

Skills and Knowledge: 

 

Candidate must also possess: 

 

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) developing enterprise financial services applications in distributed environments with Object Oriented Programming (OOPs) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD), using Java/J2EE technologies, Spring Boot framework, EJB, and Java Server Pages (JSP) according to Agile software development methodologies. 

  • DE building and maintaining transactional data scripts, complex SQL/PLSQL queries and functions, using TOAD and SQL developer tools; and writing SQL queries to validate complex data, support business requirements, and provide quality services to end users on Azure SQL MI, Oracle, and DB2 databases. 

  • DE developing projects using software development methodologies (Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile) and enterprise tools (Jira, Splunk, Datadog, Bitbucket/GIT); developing Cloud technologies using Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud; and monitoring microservices based applications for application stability and resiliency, using JMeter and Logg4J. 

  • DE designing and developing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines in Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, Kubernetes, SonarQube, Gradle, and Maven build tool; and deploying multi-threaded cloud compliant Web applications using WebSphere and Tomcat servers to Azure and AWS services, using Java/J2EE and Cloud according to enterprise architectural patterns. 

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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, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field, plus five years of relevant experience
  • Alternatively, a master's degree in a related field plus three years of relevant experience
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs and supporting Spring-based projects using Java and Spring frameworks
  • Experience developing enterprise financial services applications using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, EJB, JSP, OOP/OOD, and Agile methodologies
  • Experience building transactional data scripts and complex SQL/PLSQL queries and functions using TOAD and SQL Developer
  • Experience with Azure SQL MI, Oracle, and DB2 databases
  • Experience with SDLC, Agile, Jira, Splunk, Datadog, Bitbucket/Git, Azure or AWS, JMeter, and Log4j
  • Experience designing and developing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, Kubernetes, SonarQube, Gradle, and Maven
  • Experience deploying cloud-compliant web applications using WebSphere and Tomcat to Azure and AWS

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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