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Fidelity Investments is hiring a Principal Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Westlake, TX role. Apply directly on Fidelity Investments's careers page below.
Principal Software Engineer/Developer
Location: Westlake, TX
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Job Description:
Position Description:
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Drives and executes technology roadmap and direction for Java, J2EE, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud-based applications. Implements Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) framework, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework, and IT Service Management (ITSM) practices. 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 Applied Computer Science, 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) designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions in an AWS cloud-based environment, using EKS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Applied Computer Science, 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) designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions in an AWS cloud-based environment, using EKS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Skills and Knowledge:
Candidate must also possess:
- Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing and implementing Java 8 based enterprise applications and services, using RESTful Web Services, Spring framework, Angular framework, and Hibernate, to deliver shares application system.
- DE developing Java and J2EE applications and Web services; performing Object-Oriented De-sign (OOD) using Model View Controller (MVC) and Microservices design patterns, Bit-bucket and Stash repositories, and Maven dependency manager; and performing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using Jenkins for deployment on Linux Virtual Machines.
- DE designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Java applications, using Struts, Spring, JavaScript, JSPs, and ORM frameworks; and developing Web services using JAX-WS, SOAP, XML, and WSDL according to Agile methodologies.
- DE developing and supporting Java services (SOAP and RESTful) and middle-tier, multi-threaded on-premise and cloud (AWS) based applications, using Java, Spring, and Hibernate framework, according to Agile methodologies; performing application build, deployment, and support, using CI tools -- Jenkins, Ant, and Maven; performing configuration management using Apache Subversion (SVN) and Git Stash; and performing Test-Driven Development (TDD) using Unit/JUnit testing techniques, Veracode, and SONAR.
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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.
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Information TechnologyPlease 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments?
The required skills for Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments include: Java, J2EE, AWS, EKS, Docker, Kubernetes, Angular, Hibernate, Microservices, Bitbucket, Maven, CI/CD, Jenkins, Linux, JavaScript, SOAP, XML, Agile, Git, JUnit, SRE, ITIL.
What is the seniority level for Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments?
Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments is a Principal level position.
How do I apply for Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments?
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