Principal Software Engineer/Developer

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
178K-188K Annually
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Designs and develops cloud-native, testable Java microservices and REST/SOAP APIs using Spring Boot and AWS. Implements CI/CD pipelines, event streaming (Kafka), database schema and PL/SQL in Oracle, monitors with Splunk/Datadog, mentors teams, leads architecture, and ensures QA readiness and on-time delivery of complex projects.
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Job Description:

Position Description:

***Applicants are permitted to work remotely from an at-home work site anywhere in the United States.***

Programs testable and maintainable software solutions within Cloud computing environments and applications -- Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), using Java/J2EE, Spring, and Spring Boot. Designs and develops database schema, PL/SQLs, stored procedures, and transactional SQL within Oracle databases. Creates and improves REST API and implements Microservices -- Relational Databases, SQL, and ORM technologies (JPA2 and Hibernate). Leverages DevOps concepts and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools -- GitHub and Jenkins. 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, 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 Cloud-native REST APIs and event streaming applications, using Java, AWS, Spring framework, and Kafka. 

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 Cloud-native REST APIs and event streaming applications, using Java, AWS, Spring framework, and Kafka.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing, developing, and integrating Java Web services using Spring Boot and Spring Security according to service-oriented and microservices architecture; and authenticating applications using Open Authorization (oAuth) and Spring MVC frameworks.  
  • DE designing, developing, and building Rest and SOAP microservice; enforcing application authentication, using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) validation; and reviewing requirements, investigating problem areas, and debugging and monitoring microservice applications, using Splunk and Datadog metrics. 
  • DE implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for Web services, using Jenkins and Concourse; supporting the full Web application development lifecycle -- analysis, design, development, test, and deployment -- using source version control (Git and Stash) and build tools (Maven, AWS Cloud Formation Template, and Jenkins), according to Agile methodologies. 
  • DE designing, developing, and deploying high throughput, scalable data loader process, using AWS Batch service and event streaming applications (using Apache Kafka); and creating unit tests using PowerMockito and end-to-end functional test automation in a Jenkins pipeline.        

Salary:  $178,131.00 - $188,131.00/year.

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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 in Computer Science or related field and 5 years relevant experience OR Master's and 3 years relevant experience
  • Proficient in Java / J2EE
  • Experience with Spring framework and Spring Boot
  • Experience with Spring Security, OAuth, and JWT authentication
  • Designing and implementing REST and SOAP microservices
  • Experience with event streaming using Apache Kafka
  • Experience with AWS services (including AWS Batch and CloudFormation)
  • Containerization and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes
  • Database development: Oracle, PL/SQL, stored procedures, transactional SQL
  • ORM experience: JPA2 and Hibernate
  • CI/CD pipeline implementation and tools: Jenkins, Concourse, Git/GitHub/Stash, Maven
  • Monitoring and debugging with Splunk and Datadog
  • Unit and integration testing experience (PowerMockito, end-to-end test automation)
  • Experience designing application-level architecture and mentoring junior engineers
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

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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