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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 designing data architecture and implementing APIs to enhance user experience. The role requires collaboration with business partners to define project management and software development practices. The candidate will develop complex software applications and analyze project development policies. Mentoring junior team members and advising senior management on technical strategies are also key aspects of the role.

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.
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs and supporting Spring-based projects using Java and Spring frameworks.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing enterprise financial services applications using Object Oriented Programming and Object-Oriented Design.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in architecture design teams.
  • Define and implement application-level architecture.
  • Develop applications on complex projects and components for the division.
  • Recommend development testing tools and methodologies.
  • Ensure QA readiness of software deliverables.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation for multiple applications.
  • Establish full project life cycle plans for complex projects.
  • Advise on risk assessment and risk management strategies.
  • Plan and coordinate complex project schedules and assignments.
  • Act as a primary liaison for business units to resolve project issues.
  • Provide technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluations.
  • Mentor junior team members.
  • Perform independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects.

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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