Principal Software Engineer/Developer

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Westlake, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Develops and architects enterprise Java and Spring Boot applications, microservices, and AWS cloud solutions using relational and NoSQL databases. Leads application architecture, lifecycle planning, testing, QA readiness, documentation, risk management, and delivery across complex projects. Establishes development and CI/CD practices, advises management on technical strategy, resolves business technology issues, mentors junior engineers, and creates solutions for financial-services applications.
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Job Description:

Position Description: 

 

Develops software utilizing relational databases -- SQL, Oracle, RDBMS, and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Cassandra). Designs, develops, and implements Java Spring Boot and microservices frameworks. Builds and deploys Amazon Web Services (AWS) native services technologies, practices, and applications, using services -- Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), AWS Batch, StepFunction, Lambda Function, IAM, S3, AWS Bedrock, SNS, and Relational Database Service (RDS). Containerizes applications using Docker and Kubernetes. 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. 
  • Establish GitHub branching strategies and SDLC/SCM best practices  
  • 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) developing, maintaining, and performing software application development in an enterprise development environment, using modern AWS cloud technologies and concept. 

  

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, maintaining, and performing software application development in an enterprise development environment, using modern AWS cloud technologies and concept. 

 

Skills and Knowledge: 

 

Candidate must also possess: 

 

  • Demonstrated Expertise performing Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and Java Web application development, using Java/J2EE, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Soap, and RESTful Web services; and building and maintaining microservices oriented web applications in a business to business (B2B) environment that spans multiple systems and applications in a financial services, banking or insurance domain.   
  • Demonstrated Expertise gathering requirements and translating them into systems specifications and designs, using enterprise-wide web services, API solutions, microservices, and REST design principles; and performing configuration for enterprise class applications following business rules using Oracle configuration table and configuration server.  
  • Demonstrated Expertise provisioning Cloud infrastructure components -- AWS Batch, Elastic Container Service (ECS), EKS, RDS, and Elastic Load Balancer setup -- for data analysis, reporting, and consumption on Cloud, using AWS, AWS Lambda server-less computing, Cloud formation, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools (Jenkins and GitHub).  
  • Demonstrated Expertise performing Aerospike caching to improve real-time compliance and performance, using Oracle; and designing and developing real-time ingestion pipes into Oracle, StepFunction, and AWS Batch. 

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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, or foreign equivalent
  • Five years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer or closely related occupation using modern AWS cloud technologies in an enterprise development environment
  • Alternatively, a Master's degree in a related field or foreign equivalent
  • Three years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer or closely related occupation using modern AWS cloud technologies in an enterprise development environment
  • Expertise in object-oriented design and Java/J2EE web application development with Spring MVC, Spring Security, SOAP, RESTful services, and microservices
  • Experience developing B2B applications spanning multiple systems in financial services, banking, or insurance
  • Experience gathering requirements and translating them into system specifications using enterprise web services, APIs, microservices, and REST principles
  • Experience configuring enterprise applications using Oracle configuration tables and configuration servers
  • Experience provisioning AWS Batch, ECS, EKS, RDS, Elastic Load Balancing, Lambda, CloudFormation, and CI/CD tools including Jenkins and GitHub
  • Experience with Aerospike caching, Oracle, real-time ingestion pipelines, Step Functions, and AWS Batch

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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