Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Job Description: Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Position Description :     Develops and enhances cloud applications, integrations, and workflow automations by evaluating architectural options, applying modern development frameworks, and   leveraging   platform Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Designs, develops, and administers enterprise collaboration, identity, and productivity platforms to deliver secure, resilient, and efficient cloud services that support business operations.

Supports the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI - enabled features within Microsoft 365, to improve enterprise search, document processing, collaboration, and operational efficiency . Uses business knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing complex or multiple software applications and conducting studies of alternatives. Analyzes and recommends changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management.

Collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and continuous improvement across cloud and SaaS environments. Primary Responsibilities:     Participates in architecture design teams. Defines and implements application-level architecture. Develops applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division. Recommends   development   testing tools and methodologies and reviews and validates test plans.

Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables. Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems. Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms. Responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget. Advises on   risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects. Plans and coordinates complex project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.

Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues. Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives. Ensures   compliance with corporate policies, industry standards, and security protocols throughout software development and maintenance. Advises   senior management on technical strategy. Analyzes business and technical requirements, assesses alternative solution approaches, and provides   guidance to leadership   on improving architecture, development practices, governance, and cloud strategy.

Mentors junior team members. Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives. Develops original and creative technical solutions to   on-going   development efforts. Creates and   maintains   comprehensive documentation for applications supporting corporate initiatives. Education and Experience :     Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) developing and maintaining Microsoft 365 platform, Cloud-based services, and Azure services, in a financial services environment.

Or, alternatively,   Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) developing and maintaining Microsoft 365 platform, Cloud-based services, and Azure services, in a financial services environment.

Skills and Knowledge :     Candidate must also   possess:     Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) engineering and administering enterprise Microsoft 365 Ten