Principal Software Engineer

Fidelity Investments•Smithfield, RI

About The Position

Fidelity's Workplace Solutions (WS) Digital Platforms Technology is looking for a Principal Software Engineer who will design, develop, implement, and support WS’s suite of Digital products and services. The Digital Platforms development team focuses on delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers. Our systems professionals thrive, with a steadfast dedication to innovation, which champions a culture of continuous improvement and significant achievement. We see ourselves as a vital link to Fidelity's customers. This is a fast-paced group that is using ground-breaking technologies to build powerful tools and outstanding user experiences for our customers, using Java-based technologies.

Requirements

9+ years of full stack development experience (currently hands-on)
2+ years hands-on experience in working with Cloud technologies - Azure or AWS
Extensive experience in Java / Spring boot / Spring Core / Web Services (REST) / Kubernetes orchestration / GraphQL
General experience of Api management using Swagger and OpenAPI with knowledge in Integration Technology Java Camel
Extensive experience in Client-side language, library, and framework proficiency: Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node, NPM, HTML, CSS/SASS, RxJS, Jasmine/Karma/Storybook/Playwright
Strong experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, uDeploy, etc. & solid understanding of version control using GIT and maintenance of pipelines.
Robust critical thinking skills coupled with a desire for growth, to learn and to engage with peers in technical and design discussions
Knowledge of API gateways (Apigee preferred)
You bring an understanding of Micro-services Architecture and domain driven design patterns
Strong analytical skills and ability to tackle issues and work through ambiguous situations by making timely decisions based on facts, knowledge, experience, and judgement
Extensive knowledge of internet application architecture, as well as current and emerging technologies
Full grasp of the software development process including analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, problem resolution and planning
Use of formal methods (traditional structured or Agile/iterative) for delivering new or enhanced applications, identify and communicating systems development processes and developing work you're doing associated with the respective phases of the lifecycle
Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups, both in person and virtually, in a constructive and collaborative manner
Can communicate in various settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, and senior management
Skilled at influencing team members and external groups
Proactively navigates the organization to accomplish tasks
Willingness to work on multiple efforts simultaneously
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Desire to be organized, highly responsive and committed to quality

Nice To Haves

Experience in Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field
Robust critical thinking skills coupled with a desire to learn and to engage with peers in technical and design discussions
Demonstrated experience in communicating technical needs and capabilities to non-technical team members, product owners, and partners
Ability to utilize a long-term mentality to help produce scalable, maintainable solutions
Dedication to high quality, balanced with rapid pace of delivery

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, implements, and supports WS’s suite of Digital products and services.
Drive technical discussions, arbitrate, and recommend optimal path forward.
Use your experience and knowledge to influence better software design, promote accurate software engineering and bug prevention strategies, testability, and security.
Directly involved in building new and improving capabilities on modern web-based tech stacks that will help Fidelity continue to deliver industry best experiences.
Ability to work effectively in global teams distributed across geographic locations.
Hands-on experience utilizing Agile delivery methodology and participating in story writing, backlog refinement, and all Squad Scrum ceremonies.
Collaborating with the Product Owner to deliver quarterly business objectives as well as developing a multi-year roadmap for the platform.
Provide guidance and mentoring to the other Developers within the wider Digital Platforms Technology team.
Experience leading design, code reviews, unit testing, integration and performance testing.