Principal Software Engineer

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.