Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive UI and API automation, build out CI/CD pipelines, and perform system integration testing in an Agile setting.

You will code with SQL, develop robust applications, and guide testing strategies across multiple projects while mentoring junior engineers. Onsite work model applies as Fidelity continues phased rollout.

Qualifications

• Experience in UI and API automation testing, CI/CD build out, analysis, and testing.
• Ability to design and build test automation frameworks for web apps.
• Cross-browser testing with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST Assured or Karate.
• Familiarity with SDLC in Agile/Scrum.
• Strong SQL testing and data mining skills (Oracle/DB2).

Responsibilities

• Participates in architecture design teams.
• Defines and implements application-level architecture.
• Develops applications on complex projects and subsystems.
• Recommends testing tools and validates test plans.
• QA readiness of software deliverables.
• Develops documentation for multiple applications.
• Establishes project life cycle plans for complex projects.
• Meets project goals on-time and on-budget.
• Advises on risk assessment and management strategies.
• Plans complex schedules across multiple projects.
• Acts as liaison for business units on issues.
• Provides technology solutions and estimates on initiatives.
• Advises senior management on technical strategy.
• Mentors junior team members.
• Performs independent technical and functional analysis for multiple projects.

Skills

Test automation

Automated scripts

Java

Cucumber

Selenium

Eclipse

TestNG

SOAP UI

Postman

REST Assured

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

GitHub

GitLab

SVN

HP ALM

Zephyr

JIRA

SQL testing

Oracle

DB2

Data mining

Agile

QA lifecycle

Education

Bachelors in CS/Engineering/IT

Master's in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

Karate

HP ALM

Zephyr

JIRA

Job description

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description:

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

Position Description:

Drives initiatives in User Interface (UI) and Application Programming Interface (API) automation testing, builds and optimizes Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, performs system analysis, and develops robust applications. Performs complex system integration testing in an Agile environment. Performs coding and programming systems using Structured Query Language (SQL). Automates the testing of web applications across different browsers and platforms using Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST Assured, and Karate. Implements process improvements within Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) environments (Agile/Scrum). 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.

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 Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) performing UI and API automation testing, CI/CD build out, analysis, and application testing.

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 Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) performing UI and API automation testing, CI/CD build out, analysis, and application testing.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

• Demonstrated Expertise designing and building test automation framework for web applications; creating and executing automated test scripts using Java, Cucumber, Selenium, Eclipse, and TestNG; and testing web services using SOAP UI, Postman, or REST Assured.

• Demonstrated Expertise designing and implementing CI/CD pipeline infrastructures for rapid and reliable software delivery using Jenkins; building orchestration and package dependency management using Java; and performing version control and artifact repositories using SVN, GitHub, or GitLab.

• Demonstrated Expertise developing and executing end‑to‑end test cases using HP ALM, Zephyr, or JIRA; and designing and performing database testing, and data mining using advanced SQL queries across Oracle and IBM DB2.

• Demonstrated Expertise participating in full stack quality assurance lifecycle, including defining testing scope, developing test plans and testing strategies, overseeing the setup of test environments and test data, and monitoring the testing timeline; driving continuous testing and continuous improvement practices within Agile delivery frameworks across multiple testing types -- web services, system, regression, user acceptance, smoke, and database testing -- to ensure the application meets enterprise-grade standards for reliability, scalability, and performance.

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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.