The Principal Software Engineer will play a crucial role in Fidelity's Stock Plan Services organization, focusing on quality engineering and modernization initiatives. This position involves extensive collaboration with various stakeholders to establish standards and frameworks for quality engineering. The role is ideal for an innovative leader passionate about adopting modern tools and technologies. The team is dedicated to enhancing customer experience and meeting the evolving needs of clients through scalable solutions.

• 12-15 years of experience predominantly in software test/Quality Engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a technology related field such as Computer Science or Engineering.
• Experience in Agile development methodology and Jira tool.
• Deep expertise in Functional testing, regression testing, and End-to-End testing.
• Strong working knowledge of Relational Databases like Oracle, DB2, or Postgres, and experience with PL/SQL.
• Strong experience in Test automation design, development, and execution using frameworks such as RestAssured, Playwright, Karate, Cucumber, and TestNG.
• Strong proven experience in programming with Java/Spring Boot and strong SQL skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure/AWS cloud technologies, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Experience in working with Stock Plan Services/Brokerage is a plus.

• Lead Quality Engineering Strategy by defining standards, best practices, and enterprise-wide test automation frameworks.
• Design and implement automated testing solutions that improve quality, efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams on QE practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Drive quality across modernization initiatives by ensuring software deliverables are reliable, scalable, and production-ready.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into test strategies, stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Establish and track quality metrics to measure effectiveness, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions.
• Assess and mitigate risks by proactively identifying quality, project, and automation challenges and developing contingency plans.
• Evaluate and adopt modern testing tools and practices to continuously improve engineering processes and automation capabilities.
• Lead complex projects and cross-functional initiatives by planning schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Influence technology and quality strategy through innovation, technical expertise, problem-solving, and partnership with senior leadership.

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