Principal Software Engineer in Test at Fidelity Investments

Smithfield, Rhode Island, 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, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
8+ years of hands-on experience in functional and automation testing
Experience in functional and automation testing of API and User Interface
Strong hands-on experience with test automation tools: Selenium/Playwright, Cypress, and Cucumber framework
Experience with Karate (must)
Experience with TestNG/JUnit
Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, DevOps
Strong technical skills: SQL, Java, and AWS/Azure
Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment

Responsibilities

Understand and analyze business requirements based on user stories; design and build effective test strategy and test cases including integration, load, and functional tests
Conduct requirement elicitation using advanced modeling techniques (process flows, data models, system models, example mapping) to capture functional and technical expectations
Design and develop REST API automation scripts using Java and Rest Assured (request chaining, response validations, schema assertions, reusable utilities)
Develop UI automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java for cross-browser, end-to-end validation of Salesforce, Angular, and Node.js-based web applications
Configure Standard and Custom Objects for business use cases; create Custom Objects and Custom Fields to meet business requirements
Automate business flows using Approval Processes, Process Builder, and Workflow Rules
Create custom reports based on business needs and associate them with dashboards
Utilize Salesforce.com platform extensively (Apex, Data Loader, Workflow Rules, Validation Rules, Reports, Report Types, Custom Objects, Tabs, Email Services)
Build and maintain BDD-style automation frameworks using Cucumber, integrated into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub); use Groovy scripts to schedule and execute automation scripts
Architect and develop custom automation frameworks (BDD, TestNG, data-driven, hybrid) for scalable, maintainable, reusable automated test solutions
Perform system, integration, and end-to-end testing of Salesforce, Angular, and Node.js applications for functional accuracy and seamless module interaction
Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies (planning, grooming, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) to align QA efforts with sprint objectives
Own creation, review, and tracking of QA automation tasks in JIRA, ensuring all acceptance criteria are tested and traceable
Collaborate in design and code reviews to ensure scalable, modular, maintainable test infrastructure across web, API, and backend systems
Work with development and DevOps teams to optimize quality gates, enforce shift-left testing, and ensure early defect detection/resolution
Analyze and validate internal/customer-facing applications using black-box and white-box techniques, leveraging business logic and source code knowledge
Collaborate with QA engineers, developers, database/system admins to troubleshoot test failures (SQL queries, web/application server logs)
Create and manage detailed test cases and test suites with strong JIRA integration for traceability and audit compliance
Own end-to-end test strategy and automation framework architecture; contribute to design reviews for scalability, maintainability, and comprehensive coverage

Skills

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Cucumber

Karate

TestNG

Junit

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

SQL

Java

AWS

Azure

Rest Assured

Selenium WebDriver

Salesforce

Apex

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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