Principal Software Engineer/Developer
at Fidelity Investments
Posted 6 days ago
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- Compensation
- $152,875 – $166,000 USD
- City
- Not specified
- Country
- United States
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Deploys applications on-premises and to Azure cloud environments using Java, Spring, Angular, and Oracle. Designs and develops web UI with Angular, and builds REST APIs deployed through CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Git, Maven, and JIRA. Performs database coding with SQL, ensures QA readiness, and mentors junior engineers across complex projects. Defines architecture for multi-platform initiatives and collaborates with business units to translate strategic visions into technical solutions.
Job Description:
Position Description:
Deploys applications on-premises, as well as to public and private Cloud environments (using Microsoft Azure), by leveraging tools -- Java, Spring, Angular, and Oracle. Designs and develops application Web User Interface (UI) using Angular Framework, Jasmine, Karma, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JSON. Deploys and runs Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in the Cloud (Azure Pipelines) through automation with integrated security and testing. Performs Database coding and debugging using SQL. Automates the integration of code changes from multiple contributors into a single software project through the use of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices and open-source platforms -- Jenkins, GIT, Maven, and JIRA. 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 and configuring Web applications in a financial services environment, using Angular, Java, and REST Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
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 and configuring Web applications in a financial services environment, using Angular, Java, and REST Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
Skills and Knowledge:
Candidate must also possess:
- Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing, developing, and implementing large-scale digital platform-based REST services, using Java/J2EE (Spring framework, Servlets, Springboot, JPA, and Hibernate) according to Test Driven Development (TDD) and Agile methodologies; applying user authentication and authorization techniques to secure Web applications, using JWT, OAuth, and Azure AD; designing and developing resilient and scalable Cloud-native SOAP and REST APIs to communicate via HTTPS, MQ, and Apache Kafka; and performing testing of APIs using Postman, SoapUI, and Selenium.
- DE designing and developing Web-based UI applications using Angular framework; creating web page functionalities using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS; testing UI applications using Angular testing frameworks Jasmine and Karma; making UI applications easier to use, navigate, and maintain, using modern Angular libraries, NgGrid, Material, Router, Ngx, and Bootstrap; and conducting functional and performance testing of UI applications, using Selenium, RushHour, and Apache JMeter.
- DE participating in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) -- performing CI/CD using Jenkins, Cloudbees, and Starlink; performing code scanning using Sonar and Jacoco for Web applications in a Microsoft Azure environment according to DevOps principles; and deploying highly secured Web and mobile applications to Azure Cloud regions -- Azure Blob, Azure VM, and Kubernetes Containers.
- DE optimizing application performance and resolving memory leakage, using Java VisualVM and Datadog; improving application quality using Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile development methodologies, and UI automation testing; identifying, analyzing and resolving application and system bottlenecks, using monitoring tools (Splunk and Datadog); creating and maintaining large-scale batch processing applications for report generation, using Java and Springbatch running on enterprise databases Oracle and Postgre using PL/SQL programming; and applying scaling techniques for applications using Avi and API Gateways (Azure).
Salary: $152,875.00 to $166,000.00/year.
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Information TechnologyMost 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.
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.
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process.
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At Fidelity, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples’ lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a Best Place to Work in 2026. And you don’t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity—we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you’ve always imagined.
Fidelity's working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).
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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
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Benefits that adapt to everything life sends your way
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
16-week maternity leave & 12-week parental leave
Student loan assistance
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At Fidelity, we are constantly adapting to the changing needs of our customers, new technologies, and better ways of working. And we empower our employees to do the same, with an emphasis on developing skills and connections that will help propel you forward in your career while being able to make an impact for Fidelity’s customers around the world.
We offer a wide range of options for professional development including online, in-person, and mentor driven solutions. Special interest and networking groups are also part of our culture of empowerment, personal and professional enrichment, diversity and inclusion, and knowledge sharing.
Continuing Education & Training
- Assess, build, and align your development plan through resources like our skill-building classroom and online courses.
- Video-based training for technology, leadership, management & more.
- Ongoing skills development and coaching opportunities.
- Paid training with a facilitator who is dedicated to your onboarding and will track and evaluate your progress, giving you strategies to improve.
- A range of talent development programs to support career mobility.
Mentoring
- Utilize the skills of experienced leaders to enrich your career.
- Dedicated mentors to help you grow into new areas of Fidelity’s business as you develop new skills.
- An open atmosphere of knowledge sharing and collaboration.
- Opportunities to pay it forward, sharing the knowledge you develop and as you help others define how they want their career to take shape.
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- Hosts numerous company-wide volunteer events (in-person and virtual).
- Partners with nonprofit organizations to support our local communities.
- More than 12,500 associates donate time annually – from interns to SVPs.
- Impact includes refurbishing schools, donating books and supplies, and teaching financial literacy.
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- Helped deliver $14.9billion in donor-recommended grants to charity in 2024.
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