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Principal Software Engineer

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Principal Software Engineer

Boston, MA

Job Description:

Be part of an exciting new incubator in FCAT geared at rapidly moving ideas from concepts to scale to help bring these game-changing ideas to market. If you are a highly skilled leader with a passion for creating products and services that make lives better, a career in FCAT may be right for you!

At FCAT, we use emerging technologies and human-centered design to create visionary products and services that improve people's financial lives. As the innovation engine for Fidelity Investments, we provide expertise to the rest of the firm on new tools and techniques, while also incubating potential new lines of business.

The Expertise We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree Computer Science or other related discipline
  • Strong development skills and 8+ years of software development experience
  • Learn and adopt new concepts & technologies quickly and implement them effectively in projects.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience.
  • Rapidly develop large scale distributed enterprise applications based on requirement documents, prototypes, or verbal requirements
  • Work across peer groups to resolve and understand complex technical/design issues.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
  • Motivated, self-directed, results oriented

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The Skills You Bring

  • Full stack engineer
  • Strong experience in middle ware like Java spring boot/batch framework
  • Must have experience with user interface frameworks/platforms (NextJS, Angular, React, etc.)
  • Experience with system and application design and architecture patterns
  • Experience with event driven architecture and products like Kafka
  • Experience with AWS services such as s3, ec2, lambda etc.
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
  • Experience using source control for feature-driven development in Bitbucket/Stash
  • Strong Object-Oriented skills and experience with system design and microservice architecture
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins & Artifactory
  • Work experience in an Agile development environment
  • Ability to learn new things, new technology, and balance problems; your drive to get things done
  • Collaborate with digital product managers and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful product experiences.

The Value You Deliver

  • Rapid development of prototypes, pilots, and full-scale applications
  • Strong technical skills and a passion for programming
  • Full stack developer
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Provide technical leadership to all team members
  • Escalate issues and risks to executive management for timely resolution
  • Mentor junior team members

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, USA; Smithfield, RI, USA; Merrimack, NH, USA; Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2110273
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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