Senior Software Engineer/Developer

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
137K-141K Annually
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Designs, develops, and tests enterprise-grade applications and back-end services. Implements test automation (unit to integration), RESTful APIs, event-driven workflows, and database solutions. Collaborates in Agile/Scrum, supports UAT and post-installation testing, and produces documentation and project plans for multiple initiatives.
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Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. 

Position Description:

Performs test automation at all levels of testing stages (unit, component, integration, and functional tests) using JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber for integration testing. Applies Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles using Java and JavaScript.  Conducts testing using frameworks, test runners, and automation tools (Cucumber, Selenium, and Cypress). Provides business solutions by developing complex or multiple software applications.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.

  • Designs applications or subsystems on major projects and for/in multiple platforms.

  • Develops applications for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.

  • Supports and performs all phases of testing leading to implementation.

  • Assists in the planning and conducting of user acceptance testing.

  • Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications supporting several corporate initiatives.

  • Responsible for post-installation testing of any problems.

  • Establishes project plans for projects of moderate scope.

  • Works on complex assignments and often multiple phases of a project.

  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several initiatives.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’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 Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) designing and developing enterprise grade applications and database solutions to support and implement Information Technology (IT) solutions within a financial services, operations, or product development environment.

Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and one (1) year of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) designing and developing enterprise grade applications and database solutions to support and implement Information Technology (IT) solutions within a financial services, operations, or product development environment.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) architecting and implementing high-performance back-end components using Java and Scala, delivering resilient RESTful Application Programming Interface (API) services that reinforce compliance platform reliability; implementing advanced architectural patterns, orchestrating services, and improving request-handling efficiency to support large-scale regulatory processing, using Spring Boot and Maven; and designing and executing robust unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito.

  • DE building sophisticated SQL and PL/SQL solutions for complex financial datasets, leveraging query optimization, indexing strategies, and execution-plan tuning; and enhancing database (DB) procedures with precise data transformations and implementing performance-driven routines to meet strict regulatory accuracy requirements, using SQL Developer.

  • DE developing and maintaining event-driven compliance workflows using Apache Kafka, establishing durable messaging patterns, enabling fault-tolerant processing, and ensuring real-time propagation of rule-test results across distributed systems; and designing scalable producer–consumer patterns and defining schema-managed topics to automate work-item creation and improve system responsiveness across distributed environments, using Spring Kafka and Offset Explorer.

  • DE driving high-quality software delivery in Agile and Scrum environments using Jira, facilitating iterative development, sprint planning, retrospectives, and fostering cross-team collaboration; implementing GitHub to enforce code quality and maintain traceability through structured branching along with conducting thorough pull-request reviews; and coordinating with product owners, Quality Assurance (QA), DevOps, and business partners to align technical solutions with business objectives and ensure reliable delivery.

Salary:  $136,500.00 to $141,000.00/year.

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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.

Certifications:

Category:Information Technology

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 closely related field and three years experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or foreign equivalent)
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or closely related field and one year experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or foreign equivalent)
  • Test automation at unit, component, integration, and functional levels using JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber
  • Object-Oriented Design and development using Java and JavaScript
  • Experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Cucumber, Selenium, and Cypress
  • Architecting and implementing high-performance back-end components using Java and Scala, Spring Boot, and Maven for RESTful APIs
  • Developing complex SQL and PL/SQL solutions and using SQL Developer for database tuning and procedures
  • Designing and maintaining event-driven workflows using Apache Kafka, Spring Kafka, and tools like Offset Explorer
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum using Jira and using GitHub for source control and code reviews

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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