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Principal Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Mastech Digital

Full Stack Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$70/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 ...

Mastech Digital

Full Stack Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$70/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 ...

Mastech Digital

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 ...

AceStack LLC

Java Full Stack Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$47.50 - $61.50/hr

Java Full Stack Engineer Location : Research Triangle Park / Durham, NC (ONSITE) Full Time ONLY Must Have Technical Skills : Java Full Stack (Angular, Integrations, UI/UX, Bootstrap). Roles ...

ShyftOff

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

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 ...

Globant

Full Stack Engineer

Raleigh, NC

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 ...

ReFibuy, Inc.

Full Stack Engineer

Raleigh, NC

Full Stack Engineer Raleigh, NC | In-office | Full-time Hey - Scot here, CEO and co-founder of ReFiBuy. If you're the kind of engineer who reads release notes for fun, ships on day one, has been ...

ReFiBuy

Full Stack Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Full Stack Engineer Raleigh, NC | In-office | Full-time Hey - Scot here, CEO and co-founder of ReFiBuy. If you're the kind of engineer who reads release notes for fun, ships on day one, has been ...

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As of Jun 24, 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.

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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.

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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.

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Principal Full Stack Engineer

Fidelity Investments

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 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 139 rated financial services

Job description


Position Description:
Develops and maintains client-facing applications and software services, using client-side technologies (Angular, TypeScript, Webpack, JavaScript, CSS/SASS, HTML5, JQuery and NodeJS) with server-side technologies (Java, J2EE, Hibernate, Spring, Spring Batch, Sprint Boot, Spring Frameworks, RESTFul API, Microservices, Oracle SQL, Maven, Swagger, and Apache). Implements automation pipelines using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) methodologies and DevOps tools -- Git, Jenkins, and uDeploy. 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 with specific emphasis on sound fundamental development methodology.
  • 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.
  • Participate in the team's effort to improve the efficiency and quality of the entire development process.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as Principal Full Stack Engineer (or closely related occupation) developing Java Web based applications using Angular, Spring Boot, MicroServices and Oracle.
Or, alternatively, Master's degree in Applied 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 Full Stack Engineer (or closely related occupation) developing Java Web based applications using Angular, Spring Boot, MicroServices and Oracle.
Skills and Knowledge:
Candidate must also possess:
  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing software applications using Angular, HTML5, NodeJS, Java/J2EE technologies -- Hibernate, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Oracle SQL, and using DevOps tools -- Git, Jenkins, and uDeploy; and building Microservices architecture.
  • DE designing, developing, and maintaining internal and customer facing Web applications and services using Angular, TypeScript, Webpack, NodeJS, JavaScript, and IDE toolset Visual Studio; implementing complex UI design and responsive web design techniques; designing wireframes to illustrate application solutions; and performing Unit testing using Angular testing frameworks.
  • DE performing business and systems analysis throughout the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) according to Scrum methodologies in an Agile environment including Kanban and Scrum; and developing client applications that meet functional and technical requirements.
  • DE applying Object-Oriented Design principles and developing middle-tier multi-threaded applications using services and server-side technologies; performing configuration management using Git stash; performing Test-Driven Development (TDD) using Unit/JUnit testing techniques; and validating code quality and application security using Veracode and Sonar.

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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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