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Senior Software Engineer

Yesterday Jersey City, NJ

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Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer

The Purpose of Your Role

The Principal Software Engineer will be part of a team that is developing a new cloud-native financial services platform using modern technologies. This involves being a full-stack developer on a scrum team working collaboratively on developing features, defining architecture and technical design, and evolving the development process. This role includes technical leadership of components and providing mentoring.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Bachelor level degree in Computer Science, Engineering or another technical field
  • Experience working with a variety of programming languages, frameworks, operating systems, and platforms
  • Strong technical design skills and experience with object-oriented design and UML
  • Solid understanding of databases
  • At least 2 years of backend development experience using Java
  • Experience with Kubernetes is very desirable
  • Service mesh or Envoy experience very desirable
  • Endpoint authorization experience very desirable
  • Front-end development experience using Angular/React desirable
  • Significant experience developing and consuming Restful APIs
  • Experience with TDD is required
  • Experience with BDD is very desirable
  • Experience with microservices and event-based architecture is very desirable
  • Experience with Agile Methodologies
  • Ability to quickly learn and adopt diverse technologies and engineering practices
  • Interest in learning new business processes on a continual basis
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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The Team

At the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, we are an industry Leader in Innovation and 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 entire firm on new tools and techniques, while also incubating potential new lines of business. Though we have a relentless focus on delivering innovative solutions that help our clients, we believe our greatest Asset is our people.
The base salary range for this position is $97,000-185,000 USD per year.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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.

Most 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.

Certifications:

Category:

Information Technology

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ, North Smithfield, RI, Westlake, TX
Job ID: Fidelity-2121867
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-10T18:49:26

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
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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