Principal Search Platform Engineer (Kubernetes, Solr/OpenSearch)

Job Description:

The Role

Our teams build and contribute to Fidelity's digital presence. As a Principal Engineer in the Search Platform team, you will help us build a search and content discovery platform that is powered by AI and supports millions of customer requests. You will be responsible for building, managing and automating cloud infrastructure that support our internal associates' and our customers' online search needs. This also involves using the latest AI/ML techniques to help improve search results. You'll have the opportunity to give ideas to improve our products as well as develop your skills and learn new technologies and languages. We're looking for highly motivated individuals who work well in a team-oriented, iterative, and fast-paced environment.

The Expertise You Have

• Deep expertise in container technologies, especially Kubernetes (AWS EKS preferred) and Docker.
• Hands-on experience implementing hybrid search solutions using Solr or OpenSearch.
• Understanding of build tools and package managers (helm, maven, npm, pip, etc.).
• Well-versed in Software development and delivery lifecycle for large scale systems.
• Ability to design and implement automations and solutions using languages such as Python, Groovy, Shell and NodeJS.
• Knowledge of Datadog, Splunk or other OpenTelemetry or APM tools for logging, observability and monitoring.
• Ability to trace and troubleshoot complex CI/CD scenarios, release issues and environment issues in a multi-component systems.
• Education / Certifications
  • Advanced degree on computer science related field or equivalent experience.
  • Cloud certifications (CKAD, AWS, etc.).

The Skills You Bring

• Your ability to lead teams from conception to production.
• Your ability to synthesize business need into scalable technology solutions.
• Your ability to work across organizations and preserve good outcomes.
• Your desire and aptitude for learning new technology and approaches.
• Your ability to operate in a polyglot development environment.
• Your excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Certifications:

Category:

Information Technology
Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, Merrimack, NH, Westlake, TX

Job ID: Fidelity-2116014

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-19T23:42:59