Principal Software Engineer

About the role

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.