Senior Software Engineer/Developer
Fidelity Investments, Durham, NC, United States
Job Description:
Position Description:
Develops test automation frameworks, engineers REST Application Programming Interfaces (API's) and high-volume batch Applications. Develops automation using Core Java, Maven, and Web Services (SOAP/REST) testing framework or tools. Develops and tests code within the Windows environment. Implements Test Driven Development (TDD) and functional testing using Gherkins, Cucumber, Postman, and ParasoftSOA/RestAssured. Delivers business solutions through the development of complex or multiple software applications.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develops comprehensive test strategies that align with project requirements and ensure effective test coverage.
Designs, implements and maintains robust automated testing frameworks to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency.
Creates and executes automated test scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability, contributing to faster and more reliable releases.
Works closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analyst and quality assurance, to identify testing requirements and integrate testing into the overall development process.
Develops detailed test plans, outlining testing approach, scope, resources and schedule to guide testing efforts throughout the software development lifecycle.
Identifies and reports defects, tracking resolution progress, and advocates for the implementation of best practices in coding and testing.
Assists in the planning and conducting of user acceptance testing.
Responsible for post-installation testing of any problems.
Participates in the improvement of testing processes, tools and methodologies to enhance overall software quality and development efficiency.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) automating, testing, and engineering APIs or Batches in Java, Maven, or Cucumber.
Or, alternatively, Master's degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) automating, testing, and engineering APIs or Batches in Java, Maven, or Cucumber.
Skills and Knowledge:
Candidate must also possess:
Demonstrated Experience ("DE") incorporating version control systems (GIT, Stash or GitHub) for behavior-driven development ("BDD") testing and Agile (JIRA) environments within a financial services environment using Java-based automation frameworks.
DE developing automation scripts for testing API-based enterprise J2EE applications and batch applications using Java, Gherkins, Cucumber or Maven; designing and implementing automation testing for highly scalable and customer-facing RESTful-based, production-ready applications; implementing distributed batch processing in Spring using Object Model.
DE participating in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), including analyzing requirements, recommending and planning software specifications, proposing modifications based on user needs, and creating comprehensive test plans aligned with project requirements; test data setup and mining using SQL, SQL Developer, or Oracle 19c; supporting all testing phases leading to implementation, including user acceptance testing and post-installation testing to identify and resolve technical problems.
DE performing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using Jenkins or Udeploy; conducting testing, including smoke, functional, and regression testing using Java, Maven, Postman, ParasoftSOA or RestAssured; identifying performance bottlenecks, alerts, and ensures observability using Splunk.
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Company Overview
Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.
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At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.
Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.
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