Fidelity TalentSource is your destination for discovering your next temporary role at Fidelity Investments. We are currently sourcing for a Principal Java Developer to work at Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC!
The Role
Do you have a passion for developing software using cutting edge frameworks? Then this may be the job for you, Fidelity Institutional Technology is looking for a Java Developer. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Fixed Income Platform, utilizing technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Oracle, Kafka . You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable, and secure software solutions.
The Expertise You Have
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering
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10+ years of backend development experience with designing, developing and maintaining multi-tier internet facing web applications using Java, Spring Boot, Oracle in a fast-paced Agile environment.
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Develop and expose RESTful APIs to integrate with frontend systems.
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Build and integrate real-time data processing solutions with Kafka.
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Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
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Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently.
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Implement security and data privacy best practices across all systems.
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Contribute to architectural decisions and assist in planning the technical roadmap.
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Optimize systems for speed, reliability, and scalability.
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Collaborate in an Agile environment and contribute to sprint planning and development.
The Skills You Bring
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Expertise in Java 17+, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot 3.x.
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Proficiency in designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
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Strong experience with Kafka for building event-driven systems.
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Proficient in database technologies such as Oracle, or NoSQL (e.g., Aerospike).
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Deep understanding of RESTful API design and web services integration.
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins,).
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Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex backend systems.
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Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
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Good to have experience working with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, SQS).
The Team
Fixed Income, FX and Syndicate team is committed to providing innovative solutions in the financial domain. As a Backend Engineer you will be applying your strong software development and test automation skills to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve Fidelity customer-facing software solutions.
Dynamic Working
Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.
Company Overview
Fidelity TalentSource, formerly Veritude, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments, one of the largest and most diversified global financial services firms in the industry. We recruit individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including technology and customer service, to fill assignments across Fidelity’s U.S.-based regional and investor center locations. If you would like to experience Fidelity’s diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skills and developing your professional network, consider a role with Fidelity TalentSource.
For information about working at Fidelity TalentSource, visit FTSJobs.com.
Fidelity TalentSource will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at HR@ftsjobs.com if you would like to request an accommodation.
Information about Fidelity Investments
At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and championing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences.
Fidelity Investments and Fidelity TalentSource are equal opportunity employers.

