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Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Fidelity

Location

Durham, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/23/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.4% approval-62% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

This role involves architecting microservices and web platforms using modern frameworks while ensuring architecture consistency and code quality. The position requires collaboration with architecture design teams and the development of complex applications in a financial services context. The focus is on delivering reliable systems through Agile processes and mentoring junior team members. The candidate will also be responsible for advising senior management on technical strategies and managing project schedules.

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 building and maintaining web applications using Angular, JavaScript, and RESTful web services.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Java and J2EE technologies, including Spring and Spring Boot.

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.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.
  • 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 project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
  • Act as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.

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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