Principal Digital Assets Engineer

Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments seeks a Principal Digital Assets Engineer to design scalable, cloud-native backend solutions. You will develop RESTful services in Java using Spring Boot, and enable messaging with Kafka/JMS in an AWS environment.

You will drive architectural decisions, implement robust tests, mentor teammates, and ensure smooth CI/CD with Jenkins. Expect collaboration across enterprise teams and modern DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing Java RESTful web services for enterprise apps.
• Experience building cloud-based applications on AWS with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases and migrations.

Responsibilities

• Defines enterprise-level digital architecture strategies.
• Develops applications on complex projects and subsystems.
• Writes and executes unit and integration tests.
• Builds reliable, scalable cloud-based systems.
• Advises on technical strategy and mentors juniors.
• Oversees software tests, validation procedures, and documentation.

Skills

Java RESTful services

Spring Boot

Kafka / JMS

AWS Cloud

CI/CD (Jenkins)

JUnit / Mockito

Kubernetes / Docker

Git / Helm

Liquibase

SQL: PostgreSQL / Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related

5+ years as Principal Digital Assets Engineer

Tools

AWS

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Helm

Liquibase

Job description

## Principal Digital Assets EngineerApplylocations: Durham, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 22, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: 2133605## ## Job Description:**Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.****Position Description**:Builds secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based microservices using modern software development practices. Designs and implements REST API clients and services, exchanges asynchronous messages between services, and maintain data, using PostgreSQL. Writes automated unit and integration tests, packages software using containers, coordinates builds using Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines, and prepares services for deployment on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for divisional initiatives.**Primary Responsibilities:*** Defines enterprise-level digital architecture strategies.* Develops applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.* Writes and executes unit tests necessary to ensure an application or technical environment meets requirements.* Performs unit and integration tests.* Builds reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments.* Builds scalable, resilient, Cloud-based systems aligned with the company’s long-term strategy.* Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on digital technology initiatives.* Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.* Confers with data processes or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data process projects.* Develops and oversees software system tests and validation procedures, programs, and documentation.* Advises senior management on technical strategy.* Mentors junior team members.* Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.**Education and Experience**:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Digital Assets Engineer (or closely related occupation) developing scalable and resilient back-end solutions for RESTful microservices or asynchronous mechanisms, using SNS/SQS, Apache Kafka, and Spring Boot framework.Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Digital Assets Engineer (or closely related occupation) developing scalable and resilient back-end solutions for RESTful microservices or asynchronous mechanisms, using SNS/SQS, Apache Kafka, and Spring Boot framework.**Skills and Knowledge**:Candidate must also possess:* Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing and developing Java RESTful Web services for enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, J2EE frameworks, and Messaging services -- JMS or Apache Kafka; delivering solutions on Cloud based Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms and incorporating CI Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for consistent deployment across development, QA, staging, and production environments using Jenkins pipeline.* DE testing frameworks (JUnit and Mockito) and performing integration testing using Spring; and ensuring adherence to coding standards and improving overall code maintainability using Sonar and SonarQube frameworks.* DE collaborating with enterprise Cloud, architecture, and product teams, to build enterprise-standard Java applications on the Cloud using AWS, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, GIT, and Jenkins.* DE writing and optimizing queries and performing operations in relational and non-relational databases (Oracle and PostgreSQL) using migration tools (Liquibase); and ensuring seamless integration into application development processes, using Java within development, test environments, and production systems.#PE1M2#LI-DNIFidelity’s Onsite Working Model Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.## ## Certifications:## ## Category:## Information TechnologyPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.### About UsAt 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.