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Principal Software Engineer

Fidelity Investments

On-site
Durham, NC
Full-time
Principal
3+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 3w ago

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Job description

Fidelity Investments is hiring a Principal Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Durham, NC role. Apply directly on Fidelity Investments's careers page below.

Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Location: Durham, NC

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description:

Position Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Deploys applications in a DevOps environment using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools -- Jenkins, Jira, GitHub, and Docker. Designs and integrates automated tests into CI/CD workflows, including database testing with SQL and API testing, using Rest Assured and Playwright. Translates business initiatives into technical solutions by developing complex applications and evaluating alternatives. Provides strategic recommendations to improve development policies, procedures, and strategies. 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 complex 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, 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, documenting, and maintaining automated tests for Web-based applications.

Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Applied 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, documenting, and maintaining automated tests for Web-based applications.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) developing automated test scripts, plans, and cases to test APIs using Java, TypeScript, JUnit, Postman, SoapUI, and SQL; writing User Interface (UI) automated tests, using Playwright and Selenium WebDriver; creating hybrid automation frameworks using Selenium and Behavior and Test-Driven Development (BDD and TDD); and integrating automated test cases with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipeline using Jenkins.

  • DE creating and maintaining automation test scripts, functional scenarios, and regression tests, using Selenium, REST Assured API, and Playwright; and performing automated testing of front-end, UI, Web services, and back-end digital platform applications to validate responsive UI designs, using JMeter, Soap UI, and Rational Functional Tester.

  • DE building Continuous Integration of test suites to pipelines to achieve delivery, efficiency and agility in the deployment of software applications, using automated DevOps processes -- Maven, Jenkins, Stash, and Sonar; and writing declarative pipelines and integrating them with DevOps systems jobs. 

  • DE testing and delivering products, collaborating between team members, and delivering consistent value to stakeholders in Agile environment, using X-Ray/JIRA.

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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.

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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: Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, Docker, SQL, Playwright, Java, TypeScript, JUnit, Postman, JMeter, Maven, Agile.

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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