Principal Software Engineer/Developer

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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Develops single-page web applications using modern technologies, manages full project life cycles, and mentors junior developers while ensuring QA readiness.
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Job Description:

Position Description:

Develops modern and responsive single-page web applications using Typescript stack such as Angular and Angular 17+. Deep knowledge and experience with using Java EE, Spring or Springboot. Integrates with REST APIs to access and retrieve data using NodeJS based frameworks.  Builds and maintains automated DevOps using tools such as GIT, Jenkins, Maven, Docker, Artifactory, Sonar, Veracode, Concourse, and AWS Cloud. Builds and supports critical customer-facing software platforms and applications by leveraging tools such as Java, JavaScript, Spring, Spring Boot or similar framework. Develops and documents standards and guidelines. Upgrades and maintains strategies. 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. Builds,supports, and articulates a plan for and implements changes on a production system while adding new features toward team initiatives. 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.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Electronics Engineering, 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) implementing and supporting applications using Angular (JavaScript), HTML, CSS, Java and Node.js.

Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Electronics Engineering, 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) implementing and supporting applications using Angular (JavaScript), HTML, CSS, Java and Node.js.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) performing full stack IT product development -- developing front-end (using Angular, HTML, and CSS), developing middleware (using Node.js), and developing back-end (using Java and Spring Boot); and developing and updating the content management system using content management tools including SDL-Tridion.

  • DE building and maintaining automated DevOps using Docker, Jenkins, JUnit, and Concourse; adding Google tag Manager tags and triggers, and publishing new pages in Google search console for Search Engine Optimization using JavaScript and DOM (Document Object Model) APIs in Tag management system (TMS); integrating and customizing Ensighten script for Adobe analytics to capture user interactions using Adobe Experience Platform (AEP).

  • DE performing functional development and integration of Java, JEE, and Node.js applications according to Test Driven and Behavioral Driven Development (TDD and BDD) methodologies using Selenium and JUnit; and performing unit and integration testing using Jest, Mocha, and JUnit.

  • DE performing database sequel queries using MySQL; collaborating on GitHub repositories using version control via GitHub and Bitbucket; and managing and building feature flagging for enabling and hiding new features using Launch-darkly (LD) flags.

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Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.

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
  • 5 years of experience as Principal Software Engineer
  • Experience with Angular, Java, and Node.js

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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