Principal Software Engineer

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Charitable is seeking experienced software engineers with a strong full-stack background to design, build, and maintain scalable applications that serve customer initiatives. You will work across architecture, security, and UX teams, delivering robust software with a focus on quality and security.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Angular, Java/Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, microservices, DevSecOps, and cloud-native deployments on AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining full‑stack, customer‑facing applications at enterprise scale.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with a focus on delivering high‑quality software.
• Advanced hands‑on expertise with Angular (11+), HTML/CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern front‑end patterns.
• Proven backend development experience using Java (11+), Spring Boot, and open‑source technologies.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs, microservices, and micro front‑end architectures.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Git/GitHub, Datadog, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Cloud‑native development experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, including secure and scalable deployments.
• Commitment to quality-first engineering through TDD, automated testing, and secure coding practices.
• Ability to collaborate closely with architecture, security, UX, and platform teams, while mentoring peers and contributing to engineering standards.
• Strong communication skills, an enterprise mindset, and a passion for continuous learning and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-scale, customer-facing applications as part of Fidelity Charitable software teams.
• Collaborate across architecture, security, UX, and platform teams; mentor peers and contribute to engineering standards.
• Deliver high-quality software using agile practices, TDD, and secure coding habits.

Skills

Full-stack development

Angular

Java

RESTful APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

TDD

Agile/Scrum

Cloud-native

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

SonarQube

Git

GitHub

Datadog

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

Fidelity Charitable is looking for experienced engineers who are hardworking, collaborative, analytical thinkers to help deliver the best digital solutions to our customers. The ideal candidate is deeply entrenched in full stack development, with a passion for using tools and frameworks to guide the development of stable, robust, and resilient apps that best serve our customer initiatives.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• 7+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining full‑stack, customer‑facing applications at enterprise scale
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
• Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with a focus on delivering high‑quality software
• Advanced hands‑on expertise with Angular (11+), HTML/CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern front‑end patterns
• Proven backend development experience using Java (11+), Spring Boot, and open‑source technologies
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs, microservices, and micro front‑end architectures
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Git/GitHub, Datadog, and CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud‑native development experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, including secure and scalable deployments
• Commitment to quality-first engineering through TDD, automated testing, and secure coding practices
• Ability to collaborate closely with architecture, security, UX, and platform teams, while mentoring peers and contributing to engineering standards
• Strong communication skills, an enterprise mindset, and a passion for continuous learning and technical leadership

The Team

Fidelity Charitable software engineers develop next-generation technology that directly impacts how our customers accomplish their philanthropic goals. As a Software Engineer within our technology business unit, you will help take Fidelity Charitable applications to the next level of evolution. The position will require hands‑on software development, cross team collaboration with a diverse and co‑located engineering team, and the ability to visualize customer issues as drivers for internal change.

Fidelity’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 Technology

Please 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.