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Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Fidelity

Location

Durham, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/9/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.4% approval-62% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

This position involves developing and enhancing cloud applications and integrations, focusing on Microsoft 365 and Azure services within a financial services environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business goals. The candidate will also support the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI features, to improve operational efficiency. Additionally, the role includes mentoring junior team members and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and security protocols.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field, or a Master's degree with relevant experience.
  • Five years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer or three years with a Master's degree in a related occupation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in engineering and administering Microsoft 365 Tenant services.
  • Experience in designing, developing, and architecting scalable software applications using Agile methodologies.
  • Proficiency in developing client and server cloud applications in a financial services environment.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in architecture design teams.
  • Define and implement application-level architecture.
  • Develop applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.
  • Recommend development testing tools and methodologies and review test plans.
  • Ensure QA readiness of software deliverables.
  • Establish full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.
  • Advise on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.
  • Plan and coordinate complex project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
  • Act as a primary liaison for business units to resolve project and technology issues.
  • Provide technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.

Benefits

  • Fidelity offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, retirement contributions, comprehensive healthcare coverage, parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and extensive professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Fidelity Technology Group Llc D B A Fidelity Investments

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

64

FY2026

Approval rate

99.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,080

FY2026

Entry-level share

1.5%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-62%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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