Principal Quality Engineer

Job TitleIn this role, you will be working with a team of technologists passionate about delivering Test Automation and Test Data ecosystems as well as consulting with development and business partners in test and process automation. As a technical associate of this team, you will be crafting our technology vision and will have a real impact on our development success. This role will support NetBenefits and PSW applications.The responsibilities include:Design, develop, document, and maintain automated tests and in-house software utilities.Manage Tech Debt including but not limited to refactoring code.Adhere to established software engineering best practices and standards.Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior associates.Collaborate with other technical resources to:Suggest improvements for processes, best practices, and standards.Design and develop automated tests and/or software tools.Understand requirements.Identify opportunities to improve maintainability of automation platform (Playwright/ Karate/ RestAssured)Understand and apply test driven design concepts to test and debug automated solutions and software utilities developed by self and others.Deliver accurate and maintainable code for test automation and software utilities.Build CI/ CD pipelines.Responsible for Stakeholder Management including communicating to senior leaders in the domain area.The Expertise and Skills You Bring:B.S. Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar technical field.10 years of software development or hand-coded test automation development using Java or Javascript or Python.Proven technical skills (e.g. SQL, API Automation, JavaScript, Java, or Python)Experience in testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stackHands on experience with crafting and maintaining testing frameworks like Selenium (TestNG), OR Playwright AND API Automation using Karate OR RestAssureKnowledge of with Version Control Systems (Git, ClearCase etc.)Proven experience of all facets of software development from design, coding and testing to deployment (hands on with Continuous Integration toolsets – Jenkins etc.)Deep understanding of QE processes and standards- Functional, Regression, End to End, Accessibility and other types of testing.Ability to perform technical and functional analysis.Ability to quickly learn and apply new technical skills.Demonstrated experience in DevOps and CI/ CD pipelines.Understand and apply test driven design concepts to test and debug automated solutions and software utilities developed by self and others.Proven experience in Agile / Scrum methodologyHighly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong partner relationships internally, as well as externally.Fidelity's Onsite Working Model Fidelity 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.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.