Principal Software Engineer/Developer at Fidelity Investments

Westlake, Texas, 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) developing data platforms and software services using Java, Spring Boot, Front end frameworks, and Cloud technologies within a financial 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) developing data platforms and software services using Java, Spring Boot, Front end frameworks, and Cloud technologies within a financial services environment
  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) developing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and data capabilities to scale within a financial services environment, using distributed data technologies
  • DE designing Web-based applications with microservices architecture hosted on cloud infrastructure, using Rest APIs, HTML5, JavaScript, or Angular
  • DE developing Spring Boot applications using persistence frameworks -- MyBatis, Hibernate, or JPA
  • DE developing batch modules for bulk data processing using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, JavaScript, and Cloud technologies
  • Experience leveraging Spring Boot, Angular, JavaScript, and Cloud technologies
  • Experience with AWS Cloud Infrastructure using AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Docker, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Shared File Storage (EFS), and AWS Lambda
  • Experience delivering Java software applications and services in a distributed environment
  • Experience developing data analysis and modelling concepts using SQL and writing stored procedures (Oracle PLSQL)
  • Experience writing automated tests using testing frameworks (Junit and Cucumber)
  • Experience with enterprise application architecture patterns with integration tools (Camel and Java Message Service (JMS))
  • Experience modeling and creating REST API specifications using Swagger and OpenAPI

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
  • Analyzes and recommends changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management
  • Uses business knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing complex software applications and conducting studies of alternatives

Skills

Spring Boot
Angular
JavaScript
AWS
EKS
Docker
S3
EFS
AWS Lambda
Java
SQL
Oracle PLSQL
Junit
Cucumber
Camel
JMS
Swagger
OpenAPI
REST APIs
Microservices

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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