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Senior Software Developer / Java

Cary, NC · On-site

$53.50 - $68.25/hr

Sr Software Developer - Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina We're a leader in data and AI. Through our ... Experience with OpenSearch, ElasticSearch, IBM MQ, Ignite, Kafka, Redis * Organizational and ...

Senior Software Developer / Java

Cary, NC · On-site

$53.50 - $68.25/hr

Sr Software Developer - Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina We're a leader in data and AI. Through our ... Experience with OpenSearch, ElasticSearch, IBM MQ, Ignite, Kafka, Redis * Organizational and ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for elasticsearch engineer in Raleigh, NC is $64.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.21 and $76.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Elasticsearch Engineer?

An Elasticsearch Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing search and analytics solutions using Elasticsearch. They optimize search performance, ensure data indexing efficiency, and maintain cluster health and scalability. Additionally, they integrate Elasticsearch with various applications, troubleshoot issues, and enhance system security. Their role often involves working with data processing pipelines, query optimization, and infrastructure management.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an Elasticsearch Engineer?

To thrive as an Elasticsearch Engineer, you need strong programming skills (particularly in Java, Python, or similar languages), in-depth knowledge of search algorithms and data indexing, and experience managing distributed systems. Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash (the ELK stack), cloud infrastructure (such as AWS or GCP), and relevant certifications like Elastic Certified Engineer are often required. Analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are key soft skills for success in this role. These abilities are crucial to design, implement, and optimize robust search solutions that efficiently meet business and user needs.

What does an Elasticsearch Engineer do?

A typical day for an Elasticsearch Engineer often involves designing and optimizing search architectures, developing custom queries or plugins, and ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of Elasticsearch clusters. You'll regularly collaborate with development teams to integrate Elasticsearch with various applications and may also monitor metrics, troubleshoot issues, and make improvements based on system usage data. Participation in code reviews and technical discussions is common, along with continuous learning to stay updated on new features and best practices. This hands-on and collaborative work environment helps ensure that large amounts of data are searchable and accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Fidelity Investments

Durham, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 271 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 150 rated financial services


Job description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Position Description:

Delivers business solutions through the development of advanced software applications and provides technical guidance to engineering teams. Collaborates with architecture design teams to define and implement application-level architecture for complex, end-to-end systems. Serves as a liaison between business units and technical teams to resolve complex project and technology challenges. Uses business knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing complex or multiple software applications and conducting studies of alternatives. Analyzes and recommends changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Participates in architecture design teams.

  • Defines and implements application-level architecture.

  • Develops applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.

  • Recommends development testing tools and methodologies and reviews and validates test plans.

  • Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables.

  • Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.

  • Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.

  • Responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget.

  • Advises on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.

  • Plans and coordinates complex project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.

  • Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.

  • Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.

  • Advises senior management on technical strategy.

  • Mentors junior team members.

  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.

  • Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) building scalable web applications using Angular for front-end, Node.js for back-end, and MongoDB for database management.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) building scalable web applications using Angular for front-end, Node.js for back-end, and MongoDB for database management.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") designing and developing scalable microservices using Node.js and non-relational databases (MongoDB); implementing Cloud-native solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS); leveraging Kafka for distributed messaging, Protobuf for efficient data serialization, and ElasticSearch for high-performance data retrieval; and applying Open Policy Agent (OPA) for fine-grained access control and authorization.

  • DE implementing continuous integration (CI) pipelines using Jenkins; configuring reverse proxy servers with Linux, Nginx, and Envoy; performing containerization (using Docker) and orchestration (using Kubernetes); deploying applications via Helm Charts; and performing real-time application performance monitoring and distributed request trace logging, using Datadog.

  • DE developing end-to-end n-tier applications, encompassing front-end development (using Angular), business logic implementation (using Node.js and Java), and data access layer design by building database integration frameworks or using Object-Relational Mapping tools (Mongoose and Spring Data JPA); applying robust security measures using JWT for authentication, HashiCorp Vault for sensitive data management, and SonarQube for code quality assurance; and ensuring service reliability through comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and performance tests.

  • DE administering efficient data storage using relational databases (MariaDB and PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB); improving latency and throughput using Redis-based in-memory caching strategies; ensuring data consistency through database transactions and isolation levels; and improving query performance by implementing indexes.

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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.

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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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