Principal Full Stack Engineer

Fidelity Investments • Westlake, TX

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About The Position

The Fidelity Insurance Group (FIG) Technology team is a small, growing team in Enterprise Services with a 'Start Up' feel. We are seeking an upbeat, hardworking Principal Full Stack Engineer to join us in defining the future for our organization. We will have a focus on modernizing and building cloud-native experiences, capabilities, and platforms in support of millions of customers who are seeking products that provide guaranteed income and/or protection. We are an emerging group in Fidelity with strategic financial backing. The Role We are seeking a Principal Full Stack Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications across the entire technology stack. This role requires deep expertise in modern web technologies, cloud architecture (AWS), and leadership in driving technical excellence. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer who can architect solutions, mentor team members, and ensure best practices in software development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 plus years of experience in full stack development, with at least 3 years in a senior or principal role.
• Strong proficiency in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Java, Python).
• Expertise in AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, CloudFormation).
• Experience working with relational database technologies (Postgres / Oracle)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• High levels of engagement at the team and group levels; Desire to learn and impact outside your primary tasking.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of mock frameworks and service virtualization preferred
• Experience in designing, implementing, or maintaining systems that support Term Life Insurance operations such as policy administration, underwriting and claims processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end solutions across front-end, back-end, and cloud infrastructure.
• Architect and optimize AWS-based cloud environments, ensuring scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable code using modern frameworks and languages (React, Angular, Node.js, Java, Python, etc.).
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to deliver robust and user-friendly applications.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and architecture.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and implement monitoring and observability solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to architecture and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal