Principal Software Engineer/Developer

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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Design and implement complex single-page web applications (Angular/TypeScript) and backend services (Node/NestJS, Java). Build GraphQL/REST APIs, ensure QA readiness, contribute to architecture, mentor engineers, and deliver features for financial investment products using CI/CD and cloud deployments.
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Position Description:

***Multiple Positions Available***

Develops modern and responsive single-page web applications using Typescript stack such as Angular and Angular 17+. Integrates with REST APIs to access and retrieve data using NodeJS/NestJS based frameworks. Builds GraphQL APIs and writes clean, maintainable code using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS. Writes automated tests such as Jest and Cyprus as part of development. Articulates a plan for and implements changes on a production system while adding new features toward team initiatives. 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) performing web application development and integrating RESTful APIs to build scalable web experiences serving financial investments domains, using Angular.

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) performing web application development and integrating RESTful APIs to build scalable web experiences serving financial investments domains, using Angular.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing and implementing software solutions, using User Interface (UI) development tech stack--Angular, GraphQL, Java, and JavaScript; implementing State Management patterns and frameworks using NgRx/RxJS; and orchestrating Node.js layers and deployment, using KAD, AWS S3, and ECS.
  • DE designing and developing Customer Profiling, Investment Planning, and feature flag management customized web application features using Bootstrap, Launch Darkly, and APEX; and creating responsive designs for desktop, tablet, and mobile users.
  • DE designing, developing, and integrating Java Web services using Dropwizard, Spring Boot, and Spring Security according to Service Oriented and micro-services architecture; authenticating applications using oAuth and Spring MVC frameworks; and implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for Web services using Jenkins and GitHub.
  • DE supporting the full web application development lifecycle -- analysis, design, development, test, and deployment -- using Source Control version tools (Git and Stash) and build tools (Maven and Jenkins) according to Agile methodologies.

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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, IT, Information Systems + five years relevant experience OR Master's degree + three years relevant experience (web app development using Angular)
  • Proven expertise with Angular (including Angular 17+) and TypeScript
  • Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs
  • Backend development experience with Node.js and NestJS
  • Proficiency in Java and Java web services (Dropwizard, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring MVC)
  • State management frameworks and patterns (NgRx, RxJS)
  • Frontend technologies: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, responsive design
  • Automated testing experience (Jest, Cypress)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tooling (Jenkins, Maven, GitHub)
  • Source control experience (Git, Stash) and Agile development practices
  • Cloud and deployment experience (AWS S3, ECS) and orchestration (KAD)
  • Feature flagging and related tooling (LaunchDarkly, APEX)
  • Experience designing application-level architecture and delivering complex projects on time and budget
  • Domain experience serving financial investments products or similar financial services
  • Mentoring junior team members and participating in architecture/design reviews
  • Risk assessment, QA readiness, and producing comprehensive technical documentation

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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At Fidelity, our goal is to make financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We do this by focusing on a diverse set of customers: - from 23 million people investing their life savings, to 20,000 businesses managing their employee benefits to 10,000 advisors needing innovative technology to invest their clients’ money. We offer investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, and many other financial products. Privately held for nearly 70 years, we’ve always believed by providing investors with access to the information and expertise, we can help them achieve better results. That’s been our approach- innovative yet personal, compassionate yet responsible, grounded by a tireless work ethic—it is the heart of the Fidelity way.

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