Principal Back-End Engineer (Python)

A privately held financial services company that provides investment management and financial expertise.
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Principal Back-End Engineer (Python)

Join Fidelity Investments as a Principal Back-End Engineer (Python) in our dynamic FFIO Technology team! This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and platform modernization. You'll be responsible for developing cloud-native applications, APIs, and enhancing Analytics Calculation Engines that handle billions of computations daily.

The position is part of the Performance Attribution team, which produces daily transaction-based attribution analytics at the holdings level. This critical platform serves Senior Investment Staff, Portfolio Managers, Chief Investment Officers, and various stakeholders. You'll work in small, multi-functional squads, collaborating closely with attribution analysts to extend and modernize the platform.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in Python, Java, and cloud technologies to build robust solutions. The role requires deep understanding of financial services, particularly in Portfolio Accounting and Reference data. You'll be working with AWS cloud technologies, implementing microservices architecture, and building REST APIs for data consumption.

Fidelity offers an excellent benefits package including 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, parental leave, and student loan assistance. The company promotes a collaborative culture and supports professional growth through various learning opportunities.

This hybrid role combines the benefits of both onsite and remote work, requiring onsite presence every other week. Join a company that values innovation, technical excellence, and provides opportunities to work on impactful projects in the financial technology sector.

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Responsibilities For Principal Back-End Engineer (Python)

  • Work on cloud-native applications
  • Develop APIs
  • Enhance Analytics Calculation Engines
  • Contribute to data distribution and report development
  • Handle platform that processes billions of computations daily

Requirements For Principal Back-End Engineer (Python)

Python
Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
  • Experience in financial services industry with understanding of Portfolio Accounting and Reference data
  • Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development
  • Experience with AWS cloud technologies, DEVOPS, CI/CD and microservices architecture
  • Experience building REST APIs for data consumption and distribution
  • Experience with relational database and Data warehouses
  • Strong problem-solving skills and passion for innovation
  • Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset

Benefits For Principal Back-End Engineer (Python)

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • 16-week maternity leave
  • 12-week parental leave
  • Student loan assistance

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