Principal Software Quality Engineer

Fidelity Investments; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead quality engineering for a multi-year modernization within Stock Plan Services. You will define enterprise-wide test standards, drive automation adoption, and mentor teams on QE practices across business and technology stakeholders.

You will shape the technology vision, emphasizing reliable, scalable, and production-ready software, while partnering with senior leadership to guide strategic QE initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years in software test/Quality Engineering.
• BS in computer science, engineering or equivalent.
• Strong experience with QA in Agile environments and Jira.
• Deep expertise in functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Hands-on test management lifecycle and data-driven quality.
• Proficient in relational databases (Oracle/DB2/Postgres) and PL/SQL.
• Proven test automation design using RestAssured, Playwright, Karate, Cucumber, TestNG.
• Proficient Java/Spring Boot programming and strong SQL; JavaScript/TypeScript a plus.
• CI/CD with GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Docker, SonarQube, etc.
• Cloud experience (Azure/AWS), DevOps, CI/CD.
• Experience with Stock Plan Services/Brokerage is a plus.
• Design test strategy and automation suites for new products.

Responsibilities

• Lead QE strategy with enterprise test automation frameworks.
• Design and implement automated testing solutions for quality and efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on QE practices.
• Drive quality across modernization initiatives for reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Establish and track quality metrics and data-driven decisions.
• Assess risks and mitigate quality and automation challenges.
• Evaluate and adopt modern testing tools and practices.
• Lead complex projects with cross-functional coordination and on-time delivery.
• Influence technology strategy through innovation and leadership.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Test automation

Java/Spring Boot

SQL

CI/CD

Jira

REST API testing

Playwright

Cucumber

TestNG

GitHub

Jenkins

Docker

Azure/AWS

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a technology related field

Tools

Jira

RestAssured

Playwright

Karate

Cucumber

TestNG

Java

Spring Boot

SQL

GitHub

Maven

Jenkins

Docker

SonarQube

Azure

AWS

Mainframe Cobol/JCL

Job description

Job Description

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

The Role

This position will play a key role in Fidelity’s growing Stock Plan Services organization. You will be part of a team of technologists dedicated to building and advancing Automation, Continuous Integration, and Test Data Management ecosystems. This role requires extensive collaboration with stakeholders across business and technology organizations throughout the full project lifecycle. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead quality engineering efforts for a multi-year modernization initiative while establishing the standards, frameworks, and best practices that guide the broader Quality Engineering organization. This is an ideal opportunity for an innovative leader who is passionate about driving the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and engineering practices. In this role, you will help shape the technology vision for Stock Plan Services and make a significant impact on the organization’s success and future growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Engineering Strategy by defining standards, best practices, and enterprise-wide test automation frameworks.
• Design and Implement Automated Testing Solutions that improve quality, efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Provide Technical Leadership and Mentorship to engineering teams on QE practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Drive Quality Across Modernization Initiatives by ensuring software deliverables are reliable, scalable, and production-ready.
• Collaborate with Business and Technology Stakeholders to translate requirements into test strategies, stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Establish and Track Quality Metrics to measure effectiveness, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions.
• Assess and Mitigate Risks by proactively identifying quality, project, and automation challenges and developing contingency plans.
• Evaluate and Adopt Modern Testing Tools and Practices to continuously improve engineering processes and automation capabilities.
• Lead Complex Projects and Cross-Functional Initiatives by planning schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Influence Technology and Quality Strategy through innovation, technical expertise, problem-solving, and partnership with senior leadership.

The Expertise And Skills

• 12-15 years’ experience predominantly in software test/ Quality Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a technology related field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) required.
• Experience in Agile development methodology and Jira tool
• Deep expertise in Functional testing, regression testing and End-to-End testing
• Experience in testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stack
• Hand-on experience in Test Management lifecycle
• Strong working knowledge of Relational Databases like Oracle, DB2 or Postgres and experience with PL/SQL and complex queries, views, packages etc.
• Strong experience in Test automation design, development and execution using frameworks eg. RestAssured, Playwright, Karate, Cucumber, TestNG.
• Strong proven experience in programming - Java/Spring boot. Strong SQL skills are required. Knowledge of JavaScript/Typescript is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of continuous integration and deployment – GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Docker, SonarQube, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure/AWS cloud technologies, DevOps, CI/CD experience.
• Experience in working with Stock Plan Services/ Brokerage is a plus.
• The candidate should have experience in designing test strategy, test automation suites independently for a new product/application.
• Experience in working with Mainframe Technologies – Cobol and JCL is a plus
• Understanding and working experience of Non-functional testing is preferred.

The Team

Stock Plan Services administers equity compensation programs for both public and private companies, supporting a wide range of offerings including Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs), Restricted Stock Awards and Units (RSAs/RSUs), Stock Option Plans, Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), and Performance-Based Awards. To support business growth and drive technological innovation, we are expanding our capabilities and modernizing our platforms to deliver scalable solutions, enhance customer experience, and meet the evolving needs of our clients.

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.