Principal Full Stack Java Engineer (REST, AWS, Kafka, Python)

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.Job Description:The Role The Personalization (PZN) Platform within Fidelity Brokerage is seeking a Principal Full Stack Engineer to lead the design and delivery of next-generation platform capabilities.You will provide Technical leadership across frontend, backend, and cloud, driving scalable, reusable solutions and modernization initiatives aligned with enterprise standards. As a Technical leader, you will mentor engineers and champion best practices across development, DevOps, and system design.The Expertise and Skills You BringThe Expertise You Have 10 plus years of full stack engineering experience delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutionsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with strong foundations in systems design, algorithms, and software engineering principlesProven ability to lead architecture and design decisions, evaluate trade-offs, and guide teams toward modern, maintainable solutionsStrong object-oriented programming expertise using Java and PythonExpertise in designing and developing RESTful services using Java, Spring Boot, Swagger/OpenAPI, and DockerHands-on experience building cloud-native applications on AWS (Lambda, EKS, SQS, SNS, Kinesis, S3)Strong experience with relational, NoSQL and Analytical databases, including PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, ElastiCache, and SnowflakeExperience with event-driven and streaming architectures using Kafka, Artemis, and FlinkExposure to modern frontend technologies such as Angular and Node.js (TypeScript)Proven expertise in microservices architecture, API development, and domain-driven design (DDD)Experience designing systems for high availability, resiliency, and performance at scaleExperience implementing observability and monitoring solutions, including tracking code quality, API performance, cloud efficiency, and system healthExposure to AI/ML technologies, developer productivity tools, and automation frameworksExperience defining engineering standards, architectural patterns, and modernization strategiesThe Skills You BringYou thrive in collaborative, team-based environments and enjoy solving complex, ambiguous problemsYou communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, product partners, and leadership stakeholdersYou demonstrate strong technical leadership and are passionate about coaching and mentoring engineersYou have the ability to collaborate across distributed teams and influence key architectural decisionsYou bring curiosity, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership to your workThe Value You DeliverLead design and delivery of core platform capabilities powering personalized experiencesTranslate business needs into scalable, high-quality solutions with architects and product leadersImprove performance, resiliency, and operational efficiencyDrive modernization, reducing technical debt and enhancing developer productivityMentor engineers and elevate technical excellence and engineering cultureAccelerate delivery through platform reuse, standardization, and DevOps automationFoster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvementPromote an AI-first engineering mindset using AI-assisted tools and intelligent automationThe TeamThe PZN Platform team delivers next-generation digital capabilities that enable scalable, personalized, rule- and AI-driven, insight-led customer experiences. We build and operate highly available, cloud-native platforms that support planning, orchestration, and seamless integrations across multiple business domains.Our team operates in a fast-paced Agile environment, partnering closely with architecture, product, and operations teams, as well as upstream and downstream systems, to deliver resilient and extensible solutions.Fidelity’s Onsite Working ModelFidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.Certifications:Category:Information TechnologyPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.SummaryLocation: Durham, NCType: Full time