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Principal Performance Engineer

Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026
Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Job Description: The Role Fidelity Stock Transfer (FST) in Fidelity Labs is looking for a Principal Performance Engineer to join us. As a key member of a growing engineering team, this role will be hands-on building the technology and architecture of world class end-to-end systems. Learn more about FST at fidelitystocktransfer.com The Expertise You Have Strong Java development experience Hands-on experience building and maintaining services using Spring Boot Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and distributed systems Experience designing and executing performance/load tests Strong debugging and profiling skills Ability to read, write, and improve production-quality code Experience with k6, Gatling, JMeter, or similar performance testing tools Familiarity with Node.js Frontend experience with Angular and/or React Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test automation Experience testing cloud-native applications (containers, microservices) Knowledge of observability tools (metrics, logging, tracing) Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments A developer-first mindset with a strong interest in performance engineering Someone who can bridge the gap between functional correctness and non-functional requirements A collaborative engineer who can influence design decisions based on performance insights Comfort stepping into existing codebases and improving them You build positive relationships with other team members and have excellent verbal and written communication. The Team We are Fidelity Labs, Fidelity Investments’ in-house fintech incubator with a mission to build new businesses to drive growth for Fidelity. We seek to shape the future of our industry by building new products and services to improve the lives of the diverse set of customers, businesses and financial institutions we serve. Fidelity Labs is a dynamic workplace that combines the best parts of startup life—building from scratch, adapting quickly, and moon-shot ambition—with the scale and stability of an industry leader. We provide a safe space for startup teams to explore new business ideas, quickly test them with customers, and scale the most promising concepts within an existing business unit, or as a new venture. This opportunity is brought to you by Fidelity Labs. Learn more at labs.fidelity.com. #fidelitylabs 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. Certifications: Category: Information Technology Please 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. At Fidelity, we are passionate about 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 nurturing 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. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. 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 please contact the following: For roles based in the US: Contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 For roles based in Ireland: Contact AccommodationsIreland@fmr.com For roles based in Germany: Contact Accommodationsgermany@fmr.com Fidelity Privacy Policy

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