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Location – Westlake, TX
The Team
The Health Care Technology Group supports the recordkeeping and administration of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans—for Fidelity’s corporate clients, their employees, and retirees. We build and maintain highly scalable, resilient, and secure systems that underpin business‑critical services.
HCG is seeking a Principal Full Stack Engineer who is passionate about modern engineering, cloud adoption (Azure), and AI‑first development practices. You will play a critical role in architecting world‑class solutions, accelerating the use of intelligent developer‑assist tools, and mentoring teams in modern full‑stack and cloud‑native engineering.
As a hands-on technical leader, you will collaborate closely with business partners and engineering teams across global locations, driving technical excellence and fostering innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of modular, reusable Angular front‑end components, enabling cross‑product standardization and rapid UI delivery.
- Architect, design, and build scalable, secure microservices using Java, Spring Boot, multithreading, SQL, and Azure, with strong focus on performance and maintainability.
- Champion cloud‑native architectural patterns, including micro‑frontends, shared libraries, event‑driven integrations, and Kubernetes‑based deployments (AKS).
- Model and promote an AI‑first engineering culture, including the use of AI developer‑assist tools, code‑generation accelerators, and intelligent automation.
- Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering peers to translate functional needs into robust technical solutions.
- Drive adoption of modern CI/CD pipelines, DevOps best practices for reliable, automated delivery.
- Monitor and track engineering metrics and reporting, including code quality, API performance, cloud efficiency, operational health, and delivery KPIs.
The Expertise You Have
- 10–15 years of hands-on full stack development experience delivering high-quality, scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, with strong grounding in systems design, algorithms, and engineering fundamentals.
- Proven ability to lead architecture and design decisions, evaluate tradeoffs, and guide teams toward modern, maintainable solutions.
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Deep expertise in:
-
Angular and modern front‑end architectures
- Cloud-native engineering with Azure, especially Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
-
Databases such as PostgreSQL and Aerospike
-
Demonstrated experience with AI technologies, developer‑assist tooling, and automation frameworks to improve speed, quality, and developer experience.
- Strong proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and Tomcat.
-
Advanced command of Java 8 and enterprise frameworks, including:
-
Functional programming (lambdas, streams, functional interfaces)
- Core Spring modules (IoC, MVC/REST, Batch)
- Spring Boot ecosystem
-
OAuth2 and Spring Security
-
Hands-on experience building cloud-ready applications leveraging Azure services, Kubernetes, containerization, and modern build/deploy pipelines.
- Experience establishing engineering best practices, architectural guidelines, and modernization strategies.
- Prior success leading cross-team initiatives and mentoring engineers at multiple levels.
The Skills You Bring
- You thrive in team-based, collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex, ambiguous problems.
- You communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, product partners, and leadership.
- You provide strong technical leadership and are energized by coaching and mentoring other developers.
- You bring curiosity, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership to your work.
- You actively contribute perspectives, challenge assumptions constructively, and help chart the technical direction for teams.
The Value You Deliver
- Leading independent and collaborative research into new technologies, tools, and patterns, and partnering with Architecture to recommend enhancements for future releases.
- Contributing to a culture of engineering excellence through active participation in peer reviews, design sessions, and hands-on coding.
- Translating business requirements into high-quality design specifications, ensuring solutions meet standards for performance, security, usability, reliability, and scalability.
- Acting as a senior technical influencer who drives cloud maturity, platform modernization, and adoption of intelligent tooling across teams.
Certifications:
Category:
Information Technology
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.
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.
Job Description:
Location – Westlake, TX
The Team
The Health Care Technology Group supports the recordkeeping and administration of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans—for Fidelity’s corporate clients, their employees, and retirees. We build and maintain highly scalable, resilient, and secure systems that underpin business‑critical services.
HCG is seeking a Principal Full Stack Engineer who is passionate about modern engineering, cloud adoption (Azure), and AI‑first development practices. You will play a critical role in architecting world‑class solutions, accelerating the use of intelligent developer‑assist tools, and mentoring teams in modern full‑stack and cloud‑native engineering.
As a hands-on technical leader, you will collaborate closely with business partners and engineering teams across global locations, driving technical excellence and fostering innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of modular, reusable Angular front‑end components, enabling cross‑product standardization and rapid UI delivery.
- Architect, design, and build scalable, secure microservices using Java, Spring Boot, multithreading, SQL, and Azure, with strong focus on performance and maintainability.
- Champion cloud‑native architectural patterns, including micro‑frontends, shared libraries, event‑driven integrations, and Kubernetes‑based deployments (AKS).
- Model and promote an AI‑first engineering culture, including the use of AI developer‑assist tools, code‑generation accelerators, and intelligent automation.
- Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering peers to translate functional needs into robust technical solutions.
- Drive adoption of modern CI/CD pipelines, DevOps best practices for reliable, automated delivery.
- Monitor and track engineering metrics and reporting, including code quality, API performance, cloud efficiency, operational health, and delivery KPIs.
The Expertise You Have
- 10–15 years of hands-on full stack development experience delivering high-quality, scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, with strong grounding in systems design, algorithms, and engineering fundamentals.
- Proven ability to lead architecture and design decisions, evaluate tradeoffs, and guide teams toward modern, maintainable solutions.
-
Deep expertise in:
-
Angular and modern front‑end architectures
- Cloud-native engineering with Azure, especially Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
-
Databases such as PostgreSQL and Aerospike
-
Demonstrated experience with AI technologies, developer‑assist tooling, and automation frameworks to improve speed, quality, and developer experience.
- Strong proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and Tomcat.
-
Advanced command of Java 8 and enterprise frameworks, including:
-
Functional programming (lambdas, streams, functional interfaces)
- Core Spring modules (IoC, MVC/REST, Batch)
- Spring Boot ecosystem
-
OAuth2 and Spring Security
-
Hands-on experience building cloud-ready applications leveraging Azure services, Kubernetes, containerization, and modern build/deploy pipelines.
- Experience establishing engineering best practices, architectural guidelines, and modernization strategies.
- Prior success leading cross-team initiatives and mentoring engineers at multiple levels.
The Skills You Bring
- You thrive in team-based, collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex, ambiguous problems.
- You communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, product partners, and leadership.
- You provide strong technical leadership and are energized by coaching and mentoring other developers.
- You bring curiosity, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership to your work.
- You actively contribute perspectives, challenge assumptions constructively, and help chart the technical direction for teams.
The Value You Deliver
- Leading independent and collaborative research into new technologies, tools, and patterns, and partnering with Architecture to recommend enhancements for future releases.
- Contributing to a culture of engineering excellence through active participation in peer reviews, design sessions, and hands-on coding.
- Translating business requirements into high-quality design specifications, ensuring solutions meet standards for performance, security, usability, reliability, and scalability.
- Acting as a senior technical influencer who drives cloud maturity, platform modernization, and adoption of intelligent tooling across teams.
Certifications:
Category:
Information Technology
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Full Stack Engineer
Target companies with established H-1B track records
Large tech employers and well-funded startups file H-1B petitions regularly for senior engineers. Companies that have sponsored at this level before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer due to immigration complexity.
Frame your seniority as a sponsorship asset
Principal-level engineers command sponsorship budgets that mid-level engineers don't. Employers weigh the cost of premium processing and legal fees against your value. At this level, the return on investment calculation almost always favors sponsoring.
Get your degree equivalency confirmed early
H-1B specialty occupation requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. If your degree is from outside the U.S. or in a tangential discipline, get a credential evaluation completed before your employer files to avoid delays.
Ask about premium processing upfront
Standard H-1B adjudication takes three to six months. Premium processing cuts that to 15 business days for an additional fee. Many employers cover this for senior hires. Confirm this during offer negotiation, not after you've already signed.
Document your technical scope precisely for visa petitions
USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree. A vague job description weakens the petition. Ensure your offer letter and employer's support documentation clearly link your principal-level responsibilities to specific computer science knowledge requirements.
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Does a Principal Full Stack Engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Principal Full Stack Engineer roles consistently qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, typically requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS approval rates for senior software engineering petitions are among the highest across all H-1B occupations.
What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship at the principal engineer level?
You need a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a directly related technical field. A degree in an unrelated discipline weakens the specialty occupation argument. If your degree doesn't align, three years of qualifying work experience can substitute for each year of missing education, though this path requires stronger employer documentation.
Can I get sponsored for an O-1A visa as a Principal Full Stack Engineer?
Possibly, if you can demonstrate extraordinary ability through verifiable achievements such as open-source contributions with significant adoption, published technical writing, conference keynotes, patents, or recognition from peers in your field. O-1A has no annual cap or lottery, making it a practical alternative if you missed the H-1B registration window or need faster authorization.
How do I find Principal Full Stack Engineer roles that offer visa sponsorship?
Most job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored listings without filtering. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on visa sponsorship jobs, so every role you browse is from an employer open to sponsoring. Filtering by engineering level saves time and surfaces companies with active H-1B or O-1 filing histories at the principal or staff engineer tier.
Does my L-1A or L-1B visa transfer if I want to move to a new employer as a Principal Engineer?
No. L-1 visas are employer-specific and tied to an intracompany transfer. If you change employers, your new company must sponsor you on a different visa category, most commonly H-1B. If you're already in the U.S. on L-1B, your specialized knowledge background can actually strengthen an H-1B petition at the principal level.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Principal Full Stack Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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