Technology
Principal Software Engineer/Developer
- Jersey City, NJ
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Job Description:
Position Description:
Develops highly scalable and distributed systems in Cloud technologies (AWS and Lambda). Supports mission critical applications using Object Oriented Programming — Java, Scala, or Python. Resolves technical roadblocks for the team and mitigates potential risks using Relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL and DynamoDB) and data movement technologies (Extract Transform Load/Extract Load Transform (ETL/ELT). Delivers system automation by setting up Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using DevOps technologies (Maven, Git, Jenkins, Stash, or Docker). Develops and oversees software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. Uses business knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing complex or multiple software applications and conducting studies of alternatives. Analyzes and recommends changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Participates in architecture design teams.
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Defines and implements application–level architecture.
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Develops applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.
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Recommends development testing tools and methodologies and reviews and validates test plans.
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Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables.
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Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.
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Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.
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Responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget.
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Advises on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.
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Plans and coordinates project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
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Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.
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Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.
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Advises senior management on technical strategy.
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Mentors junior team members.
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Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.
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Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) developing Machine Learning (ML) platform applications for Cloud infrastructures (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google, or IBM) using Agile Methodologies.
Or, alternatively, Master’s degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or related occupation) developing Machine Learning (ML) platform applications for Cloud infrastructures (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google, or IBM) using Agile Methodologies.
Skills and Knowledge:
Candidate must also possess:
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Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing, building, and applying auto-ML infrastructure and tools to develop, deploy, monitor, and interpret ML models using AWS SageMaker, Google Colab, Azure Cloud, or Anaconda; and building tools to detect data drifts that impact prediction quality and model monitoring, interpretability, and explainability using Python’s ML and Deep Learning (DL) ecosystem (numpy, pandas, sklearn, tensorflow, or keras).
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DE designing and developing scalable and secure applications using Cloud technologies according to standard security practices and distributed architectural requirements – Identity and Access Management (IAM), fine-grain access controls, and encryption schemes using infrastructure as a code.
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DE achieving auto-scale analysis for users and use cases within an organization environment using Kubernetes and Open-Source Software (EKS); accelerating data exploration and model development using notebook interfaces and tools (Spark Technology); applying version control (Git) while developing AI solutions in Agile methodologies; and deploying data science infrastructure using CI/CD and orchestration tools (AWS Step Functions and MLflow).
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DE analyzing Big Data applications; designing and developing batch processing jobs that perform ETL to support predictive analytics using AWS Glue, SSIS, or Spark; building and troubleshooting high performance big data applications using multi-threading, multi-processing, asynchronous programming using distributed computing architecture and programming languages (Python and Java).
Salary: $178,100.00 – $188,100.00 /year.
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Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process.
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Licenses & Certifications
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
"Fidelity believes in, and is committed to, fair and equitable treatment for every associate and customer, and to creating a safe and respectful environment, in which everyone is treated with kindness, compassion and respect." Abby Johnson | Chairman and CEO Fidelity Investments
At Fidelity, we are committed to building an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging that will attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce.
Fidelity’s ten affinity groups are self-organized groups of employees with common interests in areas such as race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation, or who share similar interests based on similar sets of experiences.
These Employee Resource Groups and Special Interest Groups are models of inclusion for Fidelity. They’re also a powerful form of engagement and development and can provide a pathway to visible leadership roles. Our affinity groups make a large contribution on the business, helping to ensure our products and services are delivered in a welcoming and equitable environment.
- Over 22K employees participate in an affinity group.
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- 74% increase in affinity group memberships over the last three years.
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Throughout Fidelity, you’ll find a genuine commitment to social responsibility – where we strive to make an impact for customers, while also making an impact on the world.
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