The ideal candidate is a passionate and skilled software engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a deep enthusiasm for building high-quality applications. They bring hands-on experience in building scalable RESTful APIs and working with both relational and NoSQL databases. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions, they emphasize adherence to SDLC best practices and actively promote continuous integration and continuous delivery. Additionally, they are passionate about mentoring junior team members, establishing coding standards, and leveraging modern front-end technologies to create dynamic, responsive user experiences.
- Experience with MVC frameworks (Angular, AngularJS, Backbone.js, React JS, or similar) and JavaScript design patterns
- Knowledge of JavaScript libraries such as Angular for building complex interactive applications
- Proficient in using CSS3 features and CSS frameworks to implement responsive web design
- Experience mentoring junior staff and defining coding standards and best practices
- Strong ability to conceptualize object-oriented design and apply engineering design patterns
- Hands-on experience building RESTful web services and APIs
- Familiarity with database systems, including relational and NoSQL technologies
- Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies and their importance in software development
- Passion for continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
The Role
A well-rounded senior software engineering professional with a strong foundation in modern development practices, this individual demonstrates a deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and engineering design patterns. They thrive in Agile environments, bring hands-on technical expertise, and are committed to delivering innovative solutions across the full software development lifecycle—from design through deployment—while collaborating effectively with team members to enhance overall performance and outcomes.
- Mentor junior staff and define engineering best practices
- Leverage past experiences to help lead the team through all phases of software development lifecycle
- Work effectively with developers, stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Hands-on technical contributor with a strong sense of ownership
- Commitment to producing clean, well-tested, and refactored code
- Experience performing code reviews and ensuring code quality within the team
- Dedication to continuous improvement, actively helping to elevate both personal and team performance
The Team
Fidelity Charitable is established in 1991 with a mission to further the American tradition of philanthropy by making charitable giving simple and effective. Since its founding, it has helped donors support over 180,000 nonprofit organizations with more than $18 billion in grants. Fidelity Charitable Services (FCS) aims to be the premier provider of charitable solutions, offering innovative and satisfying ways for customers to give, and operates the nation’s largest donor-advised fund, which has introduced tens of thousands of donors to more impactful ways of achieving their philanthropic goals.
Fidelity Charitable Technology group develops the next-generation technology that directly impacts how customers accomplish their philanthropic goals. As a Software Engineer within the technology business unit, you will help take Fidelity Charitable applications to the next level of evolution through hands-on software development, technical mentoring, and cross-team collaboration with a diverse, co-located engineering team, while also visualizing customer issues as drivers for internal change.
The hourly pay rate range for this position is $80.00 – $100.00 per hour.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors
