Principal Software Engineer/Developer at Fidelity Investments

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) performing design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise scale, Cloud-enabled, distributed microservice-based applications using Java in a financial or technology services environment
  • Or, alternatively, Master’s degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) performing design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise scale, Cloud-enabled, distributed microservice-based applications using Java in a financial or technology services environment
  • Highly proficient development skills within Node.js, Java, and JavaScript
  • Experience pursuing and adopting new technologies, specifically related to NLP, LLM, and AI
  • Demonstrated Expertise (as specified in the job description)

Responsibilities

  • Ensures products delivered are of the highest quality, stability, and experience
  • Supports the Advanced Digital Experience (ADX) technology teams in automation testing, Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) build out, analysis, and application development
  • Delivers software solutions in an Agile environment
  • Crafts the best end-to-end customer experience
  • Architects and implements development pipelines (CI/CD)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Collaborates with development and operations teams to implement performance improvements and to ensure that applications meet performance goals under various load conditions
  • Utilizes various testing techniques such as end-to-end testing, usability testing, compatibility testing, automated regression testing, and release testing in production dark environments
  • Reviews application and server logs, and develops performance test reports detailing key metrics such as response times, throughput, and resource utilization

Skills

Node.js
Java
JavaScript
CI/CD
NLP
LLM
AI
Agile
Automation Testing
Architecture Design

Fidelity Investments

Investment management and financial services provider

About Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments offers a range of financial services and tools designed to help individuals manage their investments and stay informed about the markets. Their products include mobile applications and market monitoring tools that provide users with real-time market quotes, news, and trading capabilities. For example, the Fidelity Market Monitor for Glass delivers daily market quotes directly to Google Glass, while the Fidelity app for Windows Phone 8 allows users to access news and trading tools on their mobile devices. Additionally, features like the Watch List Visualization for iPad help users track stock price changes over time using a heatmap. What sets Fidelity apart from its competitors is its focus on integrating new technologies and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the investment experience. The goal of Fidelity Investments is to empower individuals with the information and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1946Year Founded
$120,238.8MTotal Funding
DEBT_FINANCINGCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Loss of key personnel like Gita Bal may impact Fidelity's research capabilities.
Increased competition from Vanguard's new division could draw clients away from Fidelity.
Potential reputational risk from Bitcoin ETF outflows could affect Fidelity's offerings.

Differentiation

Fidelity Labs offers innovative beta products like Market Monitor for Google Glass.
Fidelity's mobile solutions are available on multiple platforms, including Windows Phone and iPad.
Fidelity's Open Limit Order Visualization provides unique insights into order execution proximity.

Upsides

Increased adoption of wearable tech could boost Fidelity's mobile solutions.
Growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests expansion in Fidelity's digital asset offerings.
Rise of AI could benefit Fidelity's data analytics and AI-driven investment strategies.

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