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Principal Software Engineer/Developer

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Boston, MA

Job Description:

Position Description:

Applicants are permitted to work remotely from an at home work site anywhere in the United States.

Defines and implements appropriate testing frameworks and applies standard methodologies using Golang, Node.JS or Java. Designs and builds complex end-to-end systems. Develops software utilizing relational databases - SQL, PostgreSQL and Non-Relational MongoDB. Works as a member of an Agile engineering scrum team by applying Agile Methodologies. Develops complex or multiple software applications and conducting studies of alternatives to translate divisional initiatives into business solutions. 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.

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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 (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative and Computational Finance, or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) performing full stack software engineering using NodeJS, C#, SQL, MongoDB, or ReactJS.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative and Computational Finance, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) performing full stack software engineering using NodeJS, C#, SQL, MongoDB, or ReactJS.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") designing and developing RESTful APIs using Redis, Node.js (JavaScript or TypeScript), or MongoDB.


  • DE designing, developing, and debugging software solutions for financial optimization and quantitative analyses of financial information using C#, .NET, SQL Server, or STATA.


  • DE designing and implementing user interfaces, dashboards, and other UI components (with integration of RESTful APIs) using React, React-Native, or other front-end technologies.


  • DE designing, implementing, and developing enterprise financial applications based on SOLID principles, design patterns, and 12 factor methodology; and performing application development and debugging, using Sublime or VSCode in Windows, MAC OS, Linux and Unix environments.

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.

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 all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2102164
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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