Principal Software Engineer/Developer

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

Job summary

Fidelity in Durham, NC seeks a Principal Software Engineer/Developer to design and build large-scale, multi-service software systems across Java microservices and AWS cloud platforms. You will implement resilient architectures, ensure observability, and guide governance across data domains.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in principal roles, strong API work in Java, and experience with Oracle, Postgres, and Snowflake.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years in principal software roles.
• Experience building multi-tier distributed apps for complex data environments.
• Strong API development in Java with microservices and event-driven patterns.

Responsibilities

• Participates in architecture design teams and defines application architecture.
• Develops and delivers large-scale multi-service software systems.
• Mentors junior engineers and drives QA readiness and documentation.
• Advises on risk management and project scheduling across platforms.
• Partners with business teams to translate objectives into technical solutions.

Skills

Java microservices

Event-driven architecture

AWS cloud

Infrastructure as Code

CloudFormation

Drools / ODM / InRule

Oracle PL/SQL

PostgreSQL

Snowflake

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems / Computer Science / Engineering / IT

Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems / Computer Science / Engineering / IT

Tools

AWS services

S3

Lambda

SQS/SNS

EventBridge

Glue

Oracle

Postgres

Snowflake

CloudFormation

Job description

Principal Software Engineer/DeveloperSkip to main content#Principal Software Engineer/Developer page is loaded## Principal Software Engineer/DeveloperApplylocations: Durham, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 8, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: 2133177## ## Job Description:**Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.****Position Description**:Designs and develops large scale, multiservice software systems by engaging across Java microservices, Oracle/Postgres data platforms, and AWS-based cloud architectures. Designs and delivers end-to-end technical solutions that operate across multiple platforms, data domains, and distributed environments, with an emphasis on resiliency, performance, and scalability. Supports the development of compatibility, migration, and observability patterns that strengthen stability and operational efficiency within complex, interconnected systems. 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.**Primary 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 complex 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.* Works with business and product partners to translate divisional objectives into technical approaches, participating in the creation of sophisticated or multiapplication software solutions and exploring alternatives as needed.* Participates in evaluating and shaping development practices, tools, standards, and strategies used across project teams.**Education and Experience**:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, 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 Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) building multi-tier distributed software applications for regulatory disclosure reporting within an equity compensation and financial services environment.Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems, 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 Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) building multi-tier distributed software applications for regulatory disclosure reporting within an equity compensation and financial services environment.**Skills and Knowledge**:Candidate must also possess:* Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) developing APIs using microservices in Java and based on event-driven architecture, using Events to trigger and communicate between decoupled microservices.* DE setting up, maintaining, and evolving cloud infrastructure using core AWS services (Amazon Simple Storage (S3), Glue, and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)) and performing serverless tactics (using AWS Lambda, S3, Simple Notification Service (SNS), Simple Queue Service (SQS), Event Bridge, and Glue) to write Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation.* DE developing business rules using Drools, IBM ODM, InRule, and Decision Rules to implement decisions for a variable compensation domain.* DE modifying existing databases for platform updates using Oracle PL/SQL, Postgres, and Snowflake to implement changes for business needs.#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.