Principal Software Engineer/Developer

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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Designs and builds complex distributed systems, enterprise applications, and cloud-native platforms. Leads application architecture, CI/CD strategy, testing, QA readiness, documentation, project planning, risk management, and production deployments. Provides technical guidance to management and business units, resolves technology issues, mentors junior engineers, and develops Java- and Python-based solutions using Spring, Angular, microservices, Azure, Docker, and DevOps tools.
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Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Position Description:

Designs and builds large, distributed systems that span multiple applications or domains. Evaluates system performance, resiliency, and security needs and develops solutions for long term stability. Shapes Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) strategies for larger application suites, including automation, security scanning, and performance checks. 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 batch services, Rest APIs and Web application frameworks using Java or J2EE, and Cloud services platforms at an enterprise level.

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 batch services, Rest APIs and Web application frameworks using Java or J2EE, and Cloud services platforms at an enterprise level.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing and building Java based platforms and web applications with Spring Batch, Spring Boot framework, Angular framework, and ORM framework including Mybatis or JPA (for database connectivity); performing cloud‑native application deployment to support a containerized, cloud‑agnostic, highly available, and scalable environment, using Azure cloud services and Docker images; and building CI/CD using DevOps tools -- GitHub, Jenkins, Udeploy, or Veracode.
  • DE developing shared libraries and common frameworks using Spring Batch, Spring Boot framework, and Microservices; and applying machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts to design and implement statistical use-cases, using Python programming.
  • DE automating code testing, using Cucumber Framework, Karate API Testing Framework, or Mockito libraries; and performing root-cause analysis of any issues that arise post-implementation and resolving issues by designing solutions, using Splunk, SQL Developer, and Confluence.
  • DE performing project estimation and release activities (estimating and assigning) using JIRA, and change management, using ServiceNow; and preparing release and install plans, and deployments to production, using Udeploy.

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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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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, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field, plus five years of relevant experience
  • Alternatively, master's degree in a related field plus three years of relevant experience
  • Five or three years of experience, depending on degree, developing batch services, REST APIs, web application frameworks, and enterprise cloud services using Java or J2EE
  • Expertise designing Java platforms and web applications with Spring Batch, Spring Boot, Angular, and MyBatis or JPA
  • Expertise deploying containerized, cloud-agnostic, highly available applications using Azure cloud services and Docker
  • Expertise building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Jenkins, UDeploy, or Veracode
  • Expertise developing shared libraries and common frameworks with Spring Batch, Spring Boot, and microservices
  • Expertise applying machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts using Python
  • Expertise automating code testing with Cucumber, Karate API Testing, or Mockito
  • Expertise performing root-cause analysis and issue resolution using Splunk, SQL Developer, and Confluence
  • Expertise performing project estimation and release activities using JIRA
  • Expertise managing changes with ServiceNow and preparing production release and installation plans using UDeploy

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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