Principal Software Engineer

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Job Description:

Principal Software Engineer in Test

Fidelity Investments has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer in Test with a strong quality engineering background. This individual will be responsible for driving key initiatives across a diverse and complex Engineering Area. This individual will also be responsible for designing and developing test automation frameworks for an integrated Desktop Platform. This role will be part of the Quality Engineering organization within the Workplace Investing division. This role requires onsite attendance at the Westlake, TX office.

The Team

The ideal candidate is a quality-first champion with significant experience in Quality Engineering aspects of application delivery within Agile environments across global locations. As a member of the Quality Engineering (QE) organization, this role will support modernization efforts for desktop applications, focused on both UI and API capabilities.

The Role

In this role, you will be working with a team of technologists passionate about advancing Test Automation, delivering Continuous Quality and Continuous Integration across the product ecosystem, as well as consulting with development and business partners with a customer focus. This role requires extensive collaboration with stakeholders across business and technology organizations throughout the project lifecycle. As a Principal Software Engineer in Test, you will lead quality engineering efforts for a multi-year modernization initiative while establishing the standards, frameworks, and best practices that guide the broader Quality Engineering organization. This is an ideal opportunity for an innovative leader who is passionate about driving the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and engineering practices across multiple teams.

The Expertise You Have

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience

12+ years in Software Test / Quality Engineering roles

Experienced in testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stack (e.g., UI, API, Backend, etc.)

Hands-on experience with developing and maintaining test frameworks like Selenium, Karate, and Playwright

Demonstrated technical skills with Java, Python, TypeScript, and SQL

Strong experience in Test Automation design, development and execution using frameworks such as Playwright, Karate, and Selenium

Highly collaborative individual with the ability to lead and influence others, building strong partner relationships both internally & externally

Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.), DevOps, and CI/CD tools

Understanding and working experience of non-functional testing is preferred

The Value You Deliver

Ensuring high quality of application delivery through test automation and execution

Reinforcing Quality direction and contributing to a high performing team

Communicating effectively across globally dispersed team members

Communicating across multiple layers of the organization in support of Quality

Ensuring consistent application of Quality Engineering best practices

Demonstrating an Agile mindset in actions and behaviors

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are focused on 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. W e 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’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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