Senior Software Engineer/Developer

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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
Design and implement cloud-native, high-throughput financial services using Java and Python microservices. Build RESTful and serverless APIs, streaming with Kafka, deploy on AWS/EKS with Docker/Kubernetes, implement CI/CD and automated tests, and deliver maintainable solutions in an Agile environment.
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Position Description:

Develops cloud-native financial services platforms using modern technologies. Designs and implements multi-tier, multi-threaded software applications and translates divisional initiatives into effective business solutions. Develop software applications and troubleshoots using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Python, Apache Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes on Amazon Web Service (AWS) following Test Driven Deployment (TDD) technologies. Enhances enterprise Cloud infrastructure with AWS EKS and solutions -- Lambda, SQS, S3, CloudWatch, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles and policies. Delivers high-quality, timely, efficient, and maintainable software solutions in an Agile environment to meet both functional and non-functional business requirements. Provides business solutions by participating in the development of moderately complex or multiple software applications.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.
  • Designs applications on major, self-contained, projects.
  • 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.
  • 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 of moderate scope supporting several self-contained 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) developing scalable and high-throughput enterprise-level services and middle-tier streaming applications using Java, Python, RESTful and Serverless APIs, and Apache Kafka in a microservice architecture.

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) developing scalable and high-throughput enterprise-level services and middle-tier streaming applications using Java, Python, RESTful and Serverless APIs, and Apache Kafka in a microservice architecture.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing and developing scalable applications using Java/J2EE and Spring Boot; building and maintaining RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between microservices and front-end components; facilitating high-throughput, fault-tolerant messaging using Apache Kafka; and optimizing data storage and retrieval using PostgreSQL and CockroachDB for distributed database operations.
  • DE designing and developing scalable applications using Python to ensure efficient and maintainable code; designing and deploying serverless solutions with AWS Lambda and Step Functions to orchestrate complex workflows; building and maintaining RESTful APIs using API Gateway for seamless integration and communication, integrated with IAM for robust access control and authentication; and leveraging AWS S3 for efficient data storage and Simple Queue Service (SQS) for reliable, asynchronous message processing.
  • DE architecting and optimizing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipe-lines using Jenkins to streamline automated software delivery; working with infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and orchestrating containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes for scalable, resilient deployments;  designing and maintaining high-performance, cost-efficient Cloud infrastructure, using AWS services; and implementing robust monitoring and logging solutions with Datadog and Splunk to ensure real-time system insights and rapid issue resolution.
  • DE developing unit tests using JUnit to ensure robust, maintainable, and high-quality code; creating precise mock objects for isolated and repeatable testing scenarios, using Mockito; performing in-depth code analysis, ensuring compliance with best practices and optimal code quality, using SonarQube; and developing automation tests with Cucumber to drive behavior-driven development, and delivering precise, executable test specifications.

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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 or equivalent
  • Or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Information Systems or equivalent
  • 3 years experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer developing scalable, high-throughput enterprise services (or 1 year with Master's)
  • Expertise designing and developing applications using Java/J2EE and Spring Boot
  • Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and serverless APIs (API Gateway, Lambda)
  • Experience with Python for backend development and serverless workflows (Step Functions)
  • Experience with Apache Kafka for high-throughput, fault-tolerant messaging and streaming
  • Experience deploying and orchestrating containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS)
  • Experience with AWS services: EKS, Lambda, SQS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM
  • Experience with relational/distributed databases: PostgreSQL and CockroachDB
  • Experience with CI/CD and automation tools such as Jenkins and infrastructure as code with Terraform
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog and Splunk
  • Experience with unit and automated testing frameworks: JUnit, Mockito, SonarQube, and Cucumber (TDD/BDD)
  • Ability to design multi-tier, multi-threaded applications, perform testing/UAT, and produce comprehensive documentation in an Agile environment

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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HQ: Boston, MA
58,848 Employees
Year Founded: 1946

What We Do

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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