Senior Software Engineer

Fidelity Investments

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong emphasis on object-oriented design
  • Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and familiar with both relational and NoSQL databases
  • Deep understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
  • Proficient in JavaScript frameworks and libraries, particularly Angular and similar MVC frameworks
  • Experience mentoring junior staff and defining coding standards
  • Commitment to continuous integration and delivery practices
  • Strong ability to conceptualize and apply engineering design patterns.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering best practices
  • Lead the team through all phases of the software development lifecycle
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams effectively
  • Act as a hands-on technical contributor, taking ownership of assigned projects
  • Ensure code quality through performing code reviews
  • Produce clean, well-tested, and maintainable code
  • Drive continuous improvement within the team, enhancing performance and outcomes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth in a prominent philanthropic technology group
  • Work in a collaborative, agile environment with a diverse team
  • Direct impact on customer-centric technology solutions
  • Participation in innovative projects that influence philanthropic goals
  • Mentorship opportunities enhancing leadership and technical skills.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer

The Role

A well-rounded senior software engineering professional with a strong foundation in modern development practices, this individual demonstrates a deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and engineering design patterns. They thrive in Agile environments, bring hands-on technical expertise, and are committed to delivering innovative solutions across the full software development lifecycle-from design through deployment-while collaborating effectively with team members to enhance overall performance and outcomes.
  • Mentor junior staff and define engineering best practices
  • Leverage past experiences to help lead the team through all phases of software development lifecycle
  • Work effectively with developers, stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Hands-on technical contributor with a strong sense of ownership
  • Commitment to producing clean, well-tested, and refactored code
  • Experience performing code reviews and ensuring code quality within the team
  • Dedication to continuous improvement, actively helping to elevate both personal and team performance


Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Expertise and Skills You Bring

The ideal candidate is a passionate and skilled software engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a deep enthusiasm for building high-quality applications. They bring hands-on experience in building scalable RESTful APIs and working with both relational and NoSQL databases. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions, they emphasize adherence to SDLC best practices and actively promote continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, they are passionate about mentoring junior team members, establishing coding standards, and leveraging modern front-end technologies to create dynamic, responsive user experiences.
  • Experience mentoring junior staff and defining coding standards and best practices
  • Strong ability to conceptualize object-oriented design and apply engineering design patterns
  • Hands-on experience building RESTful web services and APIs
  • Familiarity with database systems, including relational and NoSQL technologies
  • Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies and their importance in software development
  • Passion for continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
  • Knowledge of JavaScript libraries such as Angular for building complex interactive applications
  • Experience with MVC frameworks (Angular, AngularJS, Backbone.js, React JS, or similar) and JavaScript design patterns
  • Proficient in using CSS3 features and CSS frameworks to implement responsive web design


The Team

Fidelity Charitable Technology group develops the next-generation technology that directly impacts how customers accomplish their philanthropic goals. As a Software Engineer within the technology business unit, you will help take Fidelity Charitable applications to the next level of evolution through hands-on software development, technical mentoring, and cross-team collaboration with a diverse, co-located engineering team, while also visualizing 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.

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