Principal, Front End Developer (Angular, Python)

Fidelity Investments

$107K — $216K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in web application design and deployment.
  • Proven track record of leading complex projects through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Expertise in front-end development, particularly with Angular; experience with React or Vue.js is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in back-end development, focusing on Python and web frameworks like Django or Flask.
  • Extensive experience with relational database design and optimization (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
  • Solid background in financial services with understanding of investment risk; FRM or CFA progress is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications throughout the SDLC.
  • Define and own technical architecture for scalable and reliable web applications.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teammates, establishing coding standards.
  • Collaborate with Quantitative Analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support.
  • Market-leading retirement plans.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave.
  • Charitable giving employee match program.
  • Educational assistance, including student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

As a Principal Front End/Full Stack Developer in a Quantitative Development team, you will play a key role as a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing and deploying complex end-to-end web applications used by investment professionals and senior management executives. You will work closely with quantitative analysts as well as peer technology teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to architect robust technology solutions in areas such as portfolio construction, risk management, and alpha research.

Your Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development and deployment of complex full-stack applications through the entire software development lifecycle
  • Define and own the technical architecture for new and existing web applications, ensuring they are scalable, reliable and maintainable
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior teammates, establishing and enforcing coding standards through code reviews
  • Collaborate closely with Quantitative Analysts and other business users to translate business requirements into robust and intuitive technical solutions


The Expertise and Skills You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing and deploying complex, scalable, end-to-end web applications
  • A proven track record of leading complex projects through the full software development lifecycle(SDLC) from requirements gathering and system design to production deployment and post-launch maintenance
  • Expertise in modern front-end development, particularly with Angular and its ecosystem. Experience with other UI frameworks (like React, Vue.js) is a plus
  • Strong Proficiency in back-end development with a main focus on Python and its web frameworks (eg Django, Flask).
  • Extensive experience designing, implementing and optimizing relational databases(e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server). Strong SQL skills are a must
  • Experience with object-oriented design and development, and standard software design patterns.
  • Demonstrable ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple collaborators, including product managers, UX/UI designers and other technology partners
  • Experience with data visualization libraries and UI component libraries
  • Proficiency with version control tools like Git, CI/CD tools like Jenkins and solid experience with unit, integration and end-to-end testing practices
  • Solid background in financial services with an understanding of investment risk. Progress towards FRM or CFA Charter would be a strong plus


The Team

The Asset Management Embedded Quantitative Development team is part of Asset Management's Quantitative Research & Investment Technology group that partners with the investment teams in Fidelity Asset Management Solutions on various projects including portfolio construction, risk management, and alpha research. We create high quality, robust, and efficient high-responsive solutions that are used to enhance Fidelity productivity and decision-making processes.

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.

The base salary range for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD per year.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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