JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer

Join our dynamic team building scalable, high-performance platforms to support
Risk analytics, data-driven decision-making, and modern application development.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge
technologies, this opportunity is for you.

The Purpose of Your Role

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the design,
development, and deployment of full-stack applications that support RISK
analytics, modeling, and risk batch workflows. You will work closely with
product managers, quant analysts, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust
solutions that are cloud-ready, modular, and maintainable.

The Value You Deliver

* Architecting and implementing backend services using Python frameworks such
as FastAPI, Flask, and Django, with a focus on performance, scalability, and
security.

* Designing and optimizing data access layers for Oracle databases, ensuring
productive query performance and data integrity.





* Integrating enterprise-grade authentication mechanisms including OAuth2 and
SSO, ensuring secure access across applications.

* Enhancing developer experience through IDE integrations like JupyterLab, VS
Code Server, and JetBrains, and leveraging GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted
development.

* Collaborating in Agile teams, participating in sprint planning, code reviews,
and retrospectives, and driving continuous improvement in engineering
practices.

The Skills That Are Key to This Role

* Languages: Expert-level proficiency in Python, with working knowledge of
TypeScript and SQL.

* Frameworks: Hands-on experience with FastAPI, Flask, and Django for
microservices and web applications, REST API integration

* Data Access: Experience with Oracle databases, including schema design and
performance tuning.

* Version Control: Proficient in GitHub Enterprise, including branching
strategies and CI/CD workflows.

* Authentication:

📌 Principal - Quantitative Developer - Python / C++ & Cloud (Bengaluru)
🏢 Fidelity Investments
📍 Bengaluru