Principal Software Engineer/Developer
Role Overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Position Description
Develops enterprise J2EE data reference applications used for trading and investment research, using Spring, Struts frameworks, and MQ JM. Deploys enterprise J2EE applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS) EKS. Builds REST APIs for data access, messaging, and transfer across applications, using Java and Kafka. Develops Hadoop, Hive, and EMR. Maintains the front-end and back-end of the AWS cloud using S3 EC2. 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 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 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) developing and optimizing high-volume enterprise-scale data platforms using Spark, SpringBoot, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) – EMR, S3, and EKS.
Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in 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) developing and optimizing high-volume enterprise-scale data platforms using Spark, SpringBoot, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) – EMR, S3, and EKS.
Skills and Knowledge
- Candidate must also possess:
- Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) evaluating, prototyping, and adapting open-source messaging technology Kafka to enable real-time data integration between internal and external systems; performing application log collecting for high volume data processing and monitoring using Elastic Search, LogStash, and Kibana (ELK) stack; and building REST APIs for data access, messaging, and transfer across applications using Java, Solace, and Kafka.
- DE developing enterprise J2EE applications using Spring, Struts frameworks, and MQ JMS; deploying enterprise J2EE applications on AWS EKS; and ensuring application security and removing security vulnerabilities by applying Web security principles (XSS/CSRF) and using secure code scanning tools (Fortify and Veracode).
- DE designing, deploying, and providing technical support to web applications using DevOps CI tools -- Jenkins, Maven, GIT, and IDE toolset (IntelliJ); performing configuration management using GIT stash; and performing Test-Driven Development (TDD) using Unit and JUnit Angular testing techniques.
- DE performing enhancements to data acquisition frameworks using Spark SQL in Apache Hadoop Ecosystem on AWS; and validating code quality and application security using Sonar.
- #PE1M2
- #LI-DNI
- 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.
Benefits that balance life and work
- From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
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 [email protected] , or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
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.
Applicant screening
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 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.
AI Guidelines
Learn about our guidelines for use of AI when applying for a Fidelity job
About Fidelity Investments
Provider of investment, retirement, and financial planning services.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsApply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Fidelity Investments
Benefits and Planning Consultant - South Atlantic Region
, USA
Director, Managing Director- 401K Relationship Manager
, USA
Senior Systems Services and Support Analyst
Bengaluru, IND
Digital Creative Strategist
Toronto, CAN
Benefits and Planning Consultant - South Atlantic Region
, USA
SVP, Head of DC Sales
, USA
Director, Managing Director- 401K Relationship Manager
, USA
Director, Advanced Planning
, USA
Software Engineer
Bengaluru, IND
Senior Systems Services and Support Analyst
Bengaluru, IND
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Chennai, IND