Principal Software Engineer

Fidelity Investments

Principal Software Engineer leading complex initiatives in software development at Fidelity Charitable. Collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions ensuring scalability and performance.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeMerrimack • New Hampshire, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularDockerHibernateJavaJavaScriptRxJSSCSSSpringSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a technical leader and strategic influencer, driving architectural direction and engineering excellence across teams
Define and drive engineering standards, best practices, and technical strategy across teams and projects
Provide technical leadership across all phases of the software development lifecycle, from architecture and design to implementation and deployment
Influence system architecture and design decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability
Collaborate effectively with senior developers, stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to align on technical vision and execution
Establish and uphold high standards for code quality through design reviews, code reviews, and engineering governance practices
Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, fostering technical growth, leadership development, and a culture of excellence
Lead initiatives that drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, tooling, and team effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
6–10 years of software development experience
3–5 years of technical leadership experience
Strong knowledge of Java and Spring framework
Solid understanding of SQL and Object Relational Mapping tools such as Hibernate
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Angular, and AngularJS
Familiarity with SASS/SCSS and building applications with accessibility in mind
Experience focusing on accessibility using screen readers and other assistive tools
Working knowledge of Docker, NgRx, and RxJS is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Mentoring programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring frameworkSQLObject Relational MappingHibernateJavaScriptAngularAngularJSSASSSCSS

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcoachingcollaborationinfluencingcommunicationstrategic thinkingcontinuous improvementengineering excellenceteam effectiveness

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science