Principal - Software Engineering

Job Description

Job Title – Principal - Software Engineering

The Purpose of This Role

As a Principal - Software Engineer, you will focus on both front end and back end technologies, working directly with both technical and business stakeholders to translate a vision and designs into sustainable business solutions. You will be responsible for the development of complex software applications, ensuring they are built with quality, consistency to our standards, performance and responsive to the device accessing the application.

The Value You Deliver

This Principal - Software Engineer will play a Development role within the Digital Platforms Development team. This individual will be responsible for the creation of quality web based software components that are used by Fidelity’s workplace customers. This person will work closely with the project manager, systems analysts, architects, and other developers to design, build, test, and deliver the features that make up Fidelity’s internet experience. They will be expected to work closely and collaborate with other developers on projects.

Responsibilities of the role includes

• Provides business solutions by developing complex or multiple software applications
• Performs independent technical and functional analysis for multiple projects
• Designs applications or subsystems on major projects and platforms
• Participates in application level architecture design and review
• Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications supporting several corporate initiatives
• Supports and performs all phases of testing leading to implementation
• Provides guidance and mentoring to other developers
• Works under minimal direction
• Represents technology solutions to our business partners
• May serve as on-call resource to support the organizations service and escalation model.
  
  

The Skills That Are Key To This Role

• +Skills
• Knowledge of internet, mobile, and application architecture, as well as current industry trends
• Displays a full understanding of the software development process including analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, problem resolution and planning.
• Ability to use formal methods (traditional structured or agile/iterative) for delivering new or enhanced applications, identify and communicate systems development processes and develop deliverables associated with the respective phases of the lifecycle
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups, both in person and virtually, in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve issues by making timely decisions based on facts, knowledge, experience and judgment
• Ability to quickly learn, adapt and thrive to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to present formal and informal presentations in various settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, and senior management
• Ability to communicate effectively with and to influence team members and external groups
• Ability to navigate organizationally in order to accomplish tasks
• Ability to work on multiple efforts simultaneously
• Required Technical skills
• Experience in Client side development – Angular, Javascript
• Strong software development skills using Java and web application technologies hosted on tomcat
• Experience in Server Side development - Java, J2EE, Spring core, Spring MVC, Spring boot, Junit, Integration with SOAP and RESTful webservices
• Working experience of Inversion of Control, dependency injection, and MVC design pattern
• Strong knowledge of responsive web design and technologies
• Strong knowledge of continuous integration and deployment - Jenkins, Udeploy, BIT bucket
• Experience in Agile development methodology and Jira tool
• Experience with the following is a plus: GIT, Maven, Jenkins, uDeploy, JIRA
• Knowledge of client side technologies: Node, Handlebars, Backbone and Cordova a plus
• Behavioral attributes
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Quick learner and willing to adapt and learn new technologies
• Great attitude, team player and effective contributor
• Commitment to quality and high standards
• Showcase leadership skills
  

How Your Work Impacts The Organization

Workplace Investing (WI) helps millions of people

save and invest through workplace savings plans. WI builds lifetime relationships with customers and provides employers with cost-effective, integrated employee benefit solutions. The company serves customers online, over the phone. WI business constitutes of four different product lines Defined Contribution(DC), Defined Benefits(DB), Health & Welfare(HW) and Stock plan services(SPS).

The Digital Platforms development team is part of the Workplace Investing (WI) Technology group. Our team is responsible for new and enhanced design and development of application areas across

WI. Our primary focus is Employer Digital via the web and mobile channels

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or any other discipline
• ~9 years of experience in web technology role
  
  

Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is one of the worlds largest providers of financial services. Headquartered in Boston, US, Fidelitys goal is to make financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. Privately held for nearly 70 years, Fidelity employs 45,000 associates who are focused on the long-term success of our customers. FMR (Fidelity Management & Research) India is the Global In-house Center of Fidelity Investments. Headquartered at Bangalore, where operations commenced in 2003, FMR India has another fully-functional unit at Chennai. To know more visit: FMR India

Location: Bangalore

Shift timings: 11:00 am - 8:00pm

Certifications

Category:

Information Technology

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