Principal, Full Stack Engineer

Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead

Fidelity Investments Workplace Solutions (WS) organization is looking for a Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead within Digital Platforms Technology. This person will play a key role in allowing Stock Plan Services (SPS) to accelerate the pace at which our plan sponsor can take advantage of new global capabilities. The individual will make a significant impact leading a team of engineers responsible for the design, development, and delivery of new and improved experiences for a customer base consisting of 500+ of the Fortune 1000 companies.

We’re hiring a motivated engineer to help us scale the delivery of key experiences to allow more plan sponsors to realize the benefits of these capabilities. With a heavy focus on ownership and teamwork this engineer will run point for the team providing technical leadership and helping to foster a healthy learning environment.

The Team

You will be part of the Plan Sponsor WebStation (PSW) technology team in SPS which is constituted of multiple agile squads. As the technical lead for one of these squads you will help drive collaboration across the organization and internal to the team, you will play a key role with Scrum teams and within Digital Platforms Technology. You will be encouraged to gain understanding of all the components of our web applications and will work with the members of the squad to deliver outstanding customer experience solutions. The ideal candidate should show ease at making personal connections and enjoy partnering across a diverse group of roles. You will work closely with the Squad Lead, Scrum Master, Developers, Quality Assurance, and Architects, across technical leadership to craft, build, test, and deliver the features that make up Fidelity’s Digital experiences. You will also be expected to provide guidance and mentoring to the other Developers. 

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a technology related field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) required
• Over 8 years of hands-on development experience.
• Consistent track record of leading teams in delivering full-stack technology solutions.
• Strong passion for crafting and optimizing outstanding end-user experiences.
• Deep expertise in building front-end applications and mid-tier services.
• Skilled in translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, including product owners and partners.
• Collaborative teammate with experience in developing, deploying, and supporting key applications and features.
• Extensive background in breaking down sophisticated business challenges into innovative, efficient, and scalable solutions.

The Skills You Bring

Technical skills

• Relevant knowledge of modern application architecture patterns and emerging technologies
• Detailed experience with modern SPA JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Vue, React JS), preference for Angular
• Extensive experience in Java / Spring boot / Spring Core / Web Services (REST) / Kubernetes orchestration / GraphQL
• General experience of Api management using Swagger and OpenAPI with knowledge in Integration Technology Java Camel
• Client-side language, library, and framework proficiency: Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node, NPM, HTML, CSS/SASS, RxJS, Jasmine/Karma/Storybook/Playwright
• Appreciation for and alignment to standard methodologies regarding object-oriented design, coding standards, RESTful service consumption and integration, common design patterns, secure application development, and test coverage
• Application build, deploy using Continuous Integration/ Deployment (CI/CD) tools – Jenkins Core, Maven and maintenance of pipelines.
• Expert understanding of docker, cloud-computing / cloud services platforms. With AWS being favourable.

Leadership & Team Management

• Team Leadership: Skilled in leading, motivating, and mentoring team members to consistently meet or exceed performance expectations.
• Collaboration: Experienced in liaising with Interop partners and working closely with the Harmony Enterprise Platform team to engage with peers across business units. (Desirable)
• Technical Communication: Proficient in communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner to non-technical audiences.
• Engineering Excellence: Committed to upholding and surpassing engineering standards, with a consistent record of driving efficiency and implementing best practices.
• Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and handle time optimally to meet deadlines.
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes full ownership of key responsibilities throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Agile Teamwork: Works closely with squad leaders, QA engineers, scrum masters, and architects to achieve quarterly business goals and deliver impactful solutions.

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

Fidelity's Workplace Investing Stock Plan Services product area provides solutions to help employers manage their equity compensation plans.

We are passionate about delivering innovative solutions that exceed our customer’s needs. We embrace diversity of thought and experience. Our team thrives with a steadfast dedication to innovation which promotes a culture of continuous improvement and significant product advancement. This is a fast-paced technology group that adopts modern technologies to build powerful tools and deliver an outstanding end user experience.

The tech lead sets direction across the development teams through design and hands-on implementation. You will be responsible for leading the development of high performance, high quality applications.

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