Principal Software Engineer

Fidelity Investments•Durham, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role As a Principal Quality Engineer (QE), you will be part of an agile squad, working closely with another QE and cross-functional team members to ensure quality is deeply embedded in every stage of the development lifecycle. You will take ownership of the squad’s automation strategy, champion best practices, and deliver high-impact, fully automated test solutions that support rapid, reliable delivery and act as a mentor for junior QE members of the squad. Beyond your squad, you will partner with your peers across the global quality engineering space for your domain, influencing quality engineering practices, and driving initiatives that raise the bar for test automation, tooling, and continuous quality. You will collaborate with the quality leadership team to explore and validate new technologies, lead technical initiatives, and help shape the future of quality engineering within the organization. How Your Work Impacts the Organization Fidelity's Workplace Investing product areas provide recordkeeping and brokerage solutions to help employers manage their equity compensation plans. We are passionate about delivering innovative solutions that exceed our customer’s needs. We embrace diversity of thought and experience. Our team thrives with a steadfast dedication to innovation which promotes a culture of continuous improvement and significant product advancement. This is a fast-paced technology group that adopts modern technologies to build powerful tools and deliver an outstanding end user experience. 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 experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at [email protected] or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation

Requirements

10 years + experience in Quality Engineering
Extensive experience in Agile methodologies
Confidence to champion quality engineering
Expertise in front end automation is key
Experience in test automation using an established frameworks like Playwright, Selenium
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience in API test automation
Excellent communication skills that prioritize collaboration
Leverage extensive experience of Agile to provide ideas that improve sprint deliveries
Extensive experience with requirement analysis, defect tracking, coordinating with team members in different locations, and test reporting and signoff
Proven experience in mentoring junior associates
Strong analytical and technical skills to address sophisticated issues
Ability to perform root cause analysis on defects
High level of dedication, initiative, vision, and passion
Strong technically and looking for a challenge
Extensive experience with Jenkins or other CI/CD tools, job creation and maintenance
Ability to adapt to new environments and learn in-house developed tools and practices

Nice To Haves

Jira and Xray a plus

Responsibilities

Act as a technical leader and quality champion within the squad and across the wider quality engineering space.
Be an independent and authoritative voice ensuring quality is engineered into the product from the ground up.
Own and evolve the test automation strategy and planning, ensuring consistent, scalable, and maintainable practices across the squad.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other QEs, fostering a culture of excellence, learning, and continuous improvement.
Partner with regional and global quality leads to align on a unified quality strategy and share best practices.
As a hands-on squad member, design and implement robust front-end UI automation using Playwright, and contribute to API testing where needed.
Collaborate seamlessly with the Squad Lead, analysts, developers, business specialists, and vendors to ensure quality is embedded at every step.
Take ownership of QE technical debt, tooling decisions, and test architecture, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Lead or support proofs of concept and strategic initiatives, acting as a trusted advisor to the Chapter Lead and other stakeholders.

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