Principal Angular Software Engineer - job 2 of 2

As a Principal Angular Software Engineer at Fidelity Asset Management Solutions, your key responsibilities will include leading an engineering squad to build and enhance micro-services and user interfaces for innovative investment products. You'll collaborate closely with team leads, product owners, and architects to navigate technical direction and project design. Additionally, your expertise in Angular, JavaScript, and best engineering practices will guide your squad in achieving high-quality software solutions.

To qualify for the Principal Angular Software Engineer position at Fidelity Asset Management Solutions, candidates must possess a BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in design and development with Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Proficiency in testing frameworks and experience in cloud technologies would be advantageous, as well as a passion for mentoring junior engineers.

Working in an Agile environment at Fidelity Asset Management Solutions helps Principal Angular Software Engineers to deliver incremental business value efficiently. You’ll thrive in a flexible atmosphere where collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation are emphasized. This approach allows you to adapt quickly to changes and work closely with diverse teams to refine solutions that meet complex business and technical needs.

The work culture for the Principal Angular Software Engineer at Fidelity Asset Management Solutions is built on collaboration, open communication, and a strong team spirit. You will be encouraged to share ideas, mentor others, and actively participate in discussions that improve workflows and software practices. Fidelity values hybrid working, offering a mix of onsite and remote work to foster both teamwork and personal well-being.

For a successful Principal Angular Software Engineer at Fidelity Asset Management Solutions, you should possess excellent analytical and organizational skills, alongside a deep understanding of Angular and front-end technologies. The ability to guide technical discussions, mentor junior team members, and manage multiple tasks efficiently is crucial. Familiarity with DevOps practices and an eagerness to learn and grow with the technology landscape will set you apart.

In answering this question, be specific about the Angular projects you've worked on. Discuss the versions you've used, the components you developed, and any specific tools or libraries that enhanced your development process. Highlight how your role contributed to the success of the project and any challenges you overcame.

Emphasize your commitment to best practices, such as code reviews, unit testing, and documentation. Mention specific methodologies you've implemented to maintain high code standards, like using linting tools, adhering to style guidelines, and conducting regular peer reviews.

Discuss your approach to mentorship, which could include regular one-on-one sessions, code reviews with constructive feedback, and encouraging junior engineers to take ownership of smaller projects. Share examples of how you've empowered others to grow professionally.

Outline your time management skills and techniques for prioritizing tasks. Describe specific scenarios where you effectively balanced quality and speed, possibly by employing Agile practices like sprint planning and iterative development to incrementally deliver features.

Choose a specific example that showcases your problem-solving skills. Explain the challenge, your thought process, the steps you took to address it, and the outcome. This will demonstrate your technical adeptness and determination.

Share your methods for staying current, such as following industry blogs, participating in online forums, attending meetups, or taking courses. This shows that you are proactive about your professional development and adaptable to change.

Discuss how DevOps practices enable continuous integration and delivery, improving collaboration between development and operations teams. Explain how these practices enhance the speed and quality of software deployments and the importance of focusing on automation.

Detail your experience with testing frameworks, discussing how you’ve utilized them to improve the reliability and maintainability of your code. If applicable, mention specific projects where these frameworks have significantly contributed to the testing process.

Explain your collaborative approach, which includes actively listening to their needs, providing technical insights, and proposing feasible solutions. Share how your communication skills bridge the gap between technical and business perspectives.

Discuss your experience with source control tools like Git. Explain the benefits you appreciate, such as branching strategies, collaborative workflows, and how you ensure code integrity through version control practices.