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Principal Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

About the Role We're growing our world-class engineering team to usher our CRM platform into the next generation of software -- and we're looking for a visionary Principal Full Stack Engineer to join ...

Full Stack Engineer

Durham, NC · Remote

$65 - $72/hr

We are currently seeking a Full Stack Engineer for our client in the Financial Services domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a ...

We are currently seeking a Full Stack Engineer for our client in the Financial Services domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a ...

We are currently seeking a Full Stack Engineer for our client in the Financial Services domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a ...

Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and deliver modern customer-facing digital applications in a cloud-first environment. This role is responsible for building ...

As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you'll deliver high-quality features on a predictable schedule while collaborating with a distributed team across the Americas. What You'll Do * Build and ship full ...

As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you'll deliver high-quality features on a predictable schedule while collaborating with a distributed team across the Americas. What You'll Do * Build and ship full ...

Deloitte is a leading professional services firm, and they are seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to engage in high-visibility projects. This role involves designing and deploying full-stack ...

To keep pace, we need a hands-on Full Stack Engineer who loves building scalable systems , shipping high-quality product , and solving complex technical challenges that directly impact customers. You ...

As a Full-stack Software Engineer, you will actively engage in your engineering craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple high-visibility projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering ...

We are looking for a smart and passionate Full stack engineer to join our team. * You will be required to own and manage the end-to-end life cycle of user stories or technical tasks starting from ...

Full Stack Engineer

Cary, NC · Remote

$40 - $75/hr

As a member of DataAnnotation's coding team, you'll be part of a growing community of over 100,000 professionals -- including front-end, back-end, full-stack, machine learning, and other engineers ...

Full Stack Engineer

Durham, NC · Remote

$40 - $75/hr

As a member of DataAnnotation's coding team, you'll be part of a growing community of over 100,000 professionals -- including front-end, back-end, full-stack, machine learning, and other engineers ...

As a Full-stack Software Engineer , you will actively engage in your engineering craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple high-visibility projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering ...

Full Stack Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$40 - $75/hr

As a member of DataAnnotation's coding team, you'll be part of a growing community of over 100,000 professionals -- including front-end, back-end, full-stack, machine learning, and other engineers ...

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How much do principal full stack engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal full stack engineer in Raleigh, NC is $131,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,900.00 and $153,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Principal Full Stack Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Principal Full Stack Engineer, you need deep expertise in both front-end and back-end development, a strong grasp of software architecture, and a proven track record leading complex projects—typically supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Mastery of multiple programming languages (such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java), cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and frameworks like React or Node.js is usually required, along with familiarity with DevOps practices. Exceptional communication, mentorship, and problem-solving abilities help you guide teams and collaborate across departments. These skills are essential to design scalable systems, drive technical excellence, and ensure team alignment on strategic goals.

How does a Principal Full Stack Engineer typically balance hands-on coding with leadership and mentoring responsibilities?

As a Principal Full Stack Engineer, you'll often split your time between developing complex features, setting technical direction, and guiding team members. While you remain actively involved in coding, a significant part of your role involves mentoring junior engineers, conducting code reviews, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as product management and design. This balance allows you to influence both the technical quality and the professional growth of your team, while ensuring delivery of robust, scalable solutions.

What is a Principal Full Stack Engineer?

A Principal Full Stack Engineer is a highly experienced software engineer who leads the design, development, and implementation of both front-end and back-end systems. They possess deep technical expertise across multiple programming languages, frameworks, and architectures, and often set the technical direction for projects or teams. In addition to coding, they mentor other engineers, make architectural decisions, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions. Their role typically includes significant responsibility for system performance, security, and maintainability.

Principal Full Stack Engineer

Fidelity Investments

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 17 days ago


Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 264 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 138 rated financial services


Job description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

Looking for an experienced .Net and Java tech stack capable Full Stack Engineer. Job role will include helping in Production Support, Platform Engineering for applications built in various tech stacks. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to switch context and multi-task, learn quickly with minimal support and guide other members of the team.

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A Principal Full Stack Engineer that thrives in an environment where we are using innovative technologies to provide first class digital experience for our clients and customers. You will be involved in building or enhancing existing capabilities that help millions of Fidelity's customers prepare better for retirement while delivering industry best experiences.

The Team

As a member of the 401k or Defined Contribution (DC) Online Recordkeeping technology chapter within the Workplace Investing business unit of Fidelity, you will be responsible for design, development, testing, deployment and Production Support of scalable and innovative solutions that help Fidelity's customers plan & invest for retirement, manage and transact from their DC retirement accounts. You will be part of an agile Platform engineering team working in a fast-paced environment, closely collaborating with product, architecture and other engineering teams.

Members of this team also regularly work to:

  • Provide Level 3 application support

  • Participate in weekly on call rotation

  • Troubleshoot issues and conduct root cause analysis

  • Work alongside other associates on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.

The Experience You Have

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related technology discipline

  • 10+ years of software development experience on business critical, enterprise-wide applications

  • Experience collaborating/working/leading a team of developers

  • Expertise in designing, developing and maintaining high-volume transactional systems

  • Expertise in building scalable, server-side enterprise applications, domain logic intensive RESTful APIs

  • Experience in developing cloud neutral applications in AWS/Azure

  • Ability to debug through legacy systems, C++ & COM, and capture current state to aid with modernization

  • Actively participates in and contributes to formal reviews of architecture, design, and code

  • Provide deployment support for software releases into production environments

  • Experience leading and mentoring junior software developers

  • Fosters teamwork and collaboration across global development teams, business and systems partners.

  • Experience building technology solutions in the financial services industry is preferred.

  • Experience with Agile and Scrum Methodologies is preferred.

  • Leverage available AI/Dev assist tools in speeding up delivery and contributions.

The Skills You Bring

  • Experience in working in medium to large sized projects.

  • RESTful API design and development using JAVA / Microsoft .NET Core frameworks (C#).

  • Experience in design patterns & principles such as OO, DD, SOA, Microservices etc.

  • CICD experience using Azure DevOps and Jenkins.

  • An understanding of Micro-services Architecture and domain driven design patterns

  • Developing and deploying 12-factor, containerized (Docker, Kubernetes) API's to AWS/Azure

  • Collaboration with producers and consumer teams to implement end-to-end solutions in a customer obsessed

  • Experience developing software utilizing relational databases

  • Experience with Test automation for unit, functional and non-functional testing (SOATEST, SOASTA, Cucumber)

  • Ability to develop technical artifacts based on analysis of business and systems requirements

  • Aptitude to discover/document implementations from legacy systems, C++, Java. .NET, as part of re- platform.

  • Knowledge of the current technologies and evolving trends

  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI/Dev assist tools for faster delivery and reduce dependencies.

  • Detail oriented coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Possess strong organizational skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task.

  • Strong Team player and collaborator

The Value You Deliver

Your primary focus will be to work/collaborate/lead a team of developers on an Agile/Scrum team that partners closely with a Business and Product. Aligned with business priorities, you will be focused on re-architecting a suite of DC domain specific web services spread across multiple technology stacks as RESTful APIs based on micro-services architecture and domain driven design for deployment to a cloud environment.

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.


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