Principal Software Engineer/Developer

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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Designs and develops cloud-based trade flow and order management applications using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, microservices, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, and multiple database technologies. Leads architecture, testing, documentation, project planning, risk management, and technical strategy across complex initiatives. Ensures software quality and delivery, advises management, resolves technology issues, and mentors junior engineers.
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Job Description:

Position Description:


Creates RESTful web services using Spring Boot Framework and maintains cloud application for trade flow order management services. Works across cloud infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end-to-end Cloud infrastructure architectures and designs. Builds container-based systems using Architecture. Implements and manages orchestration platforms using Kubernetes, Docker, and ECS for software deployment. Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts. 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 Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, 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 and building modernized cloud-based applications in trading and order management systems.


Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, 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 and building modernized cloud-based applications in trading and order management systems.


 

Skills and Knowledge:


Candidate must also possess:


·         Demonstrated Expertise building Java/J2EE application and maintaining Cloud infrastructure in AWS Cloud using API Gateway, Lambda, Application Load Balancer (ALB), EC2, and S3; securing Web applications using Open Authorization (OAuth) and Identity and Access Management (IAM); and monitoring and scaling Web applications in AWS Cloud, using CloudWatch, Datadog, and Auto Scaling Group (ASG).

·         Demonstrated Expertise building automation frameworks using XML, HTML, JSON, Cucumber, JUnit, Maven, Java, and Python; building automation scripts with XRAY and Jenkins, using Selenium WebDriver and Selenium Grid for automation, Cucumber, and Serenity architecture; and establishing resiliency, policies, automated recovery, and benchmarks in AWS and Kafka based micro service.

·         Demonstrated Expertise designing event-driven microservices with Confluent and MSK Kafka; producing and consuming messages in Java or and Python on AWS; building streaming pipelines with Kafka Streams and ksqlDB; implementing ActiveMQ and supporting JSON and Avro schemas in Schema Registry; configuring Kafka Connect with JDBC and S3 connectors; optimizing topic design (partitioning, replication, and retention); implementing security with SSL and TLS, SASL, and RBAC; and integrating Kafka services into frontend apps via REST Proxy and WebSockets.

·         Demonstrated Expertise building SQL functions and stored procedures in Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2; developing cloud  and Node-based applications using NoSQL (MongoDB and Cassandra), relational (PostgreSQL and MySQL), and distributed databases (CockroachDB and SingleStore); performing data partitioning, strong consistency transactions, and multi-node replication; implementing advanced indexing strategies, including composite, covering (included-column), filtered/partial, partition-aligned, and expression/function-based; and optimizing distributed workloads with cost-based optimizers in Apache Spark and Snowflake.

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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, Business Administration, Project Management, 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 designing and building modernized cloud-based applications for trading and order management systems
  • Expertise building Java or J2EE applications and maintaining AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Expertise with AWS services including API Gateway, Lambda, ALB, EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and Auto Scaling Groups
  • Expertise with OAuth, cloud application security, monitoring, and scaling
  • Expertise with automation frameworks and tools including XML, HTML, JSON, Cucumber, JUnit, Maven, Python, Jenkins, Selenium, and Serenity
  • Expertise designing event-driven microservices and Kafka-based streaming systems
  • Experience with Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, ActiveMQ, Avro, Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, REST Proxy, WebSockets, SSL/TLS, SASL, and RBAC
  • Expertise with SQL, stored procedures, relational databases, NoSQL databases, distributed databases, data partitioning, replication, indexing, and workload optimization

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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