Senior Software Engineer

Fidelity Investments

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in object-oriented design and engineering patterns
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and both relational and NoSQL databases
  • Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies
  • Passion for mentoring junior developers and setting coding standards
  • Familiarity with modern front-end libraries and frameworks such as Angular and React
  • Proficiency in responsive web design using CSS3 and frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Mentor junior team members and define best engineering practices
  • Lead the software development lifecycle from design to deployment
  • Collaborate effectively with developers and cross-functional teams
  • Contribute hands-on to software development tasks
  • Ensure code quality through reviews and adherence to coding standards
  • Commit to continuous improvement for personal and team performance
  • Visualize and address customer issues to drive internal change

Benefits

  • Opportunities for technical mentoring and team collaboration
  • Engagement in a meaningful sector focused on philanthropic technology
  • Emphasis on professional growth and continuous quality improvement
  • Dynamic team environment with diverse, co-located engineers
  • Exposure to modern technologies and software practices
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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