Fidelity

Fidelity

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Principal Database Developer

Posted Sep 30, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Employment
Full-time
Experience
7+ years of hands-on experience as an Oracle PL/SQL developer.
Visa support
Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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Role Summary

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The Principal Oracle PL/SQL Developer works with software engineers across the globe to develop applications for the financial trading industry. The role is part of Fidelity’s Securities Finance Technology team, which builds solutions for Stock Borrow Loan and Fully Paid Trading products.

What You'll Do

  • Own architecture decisions for database components and align them with the overall application architecture.
  • Coordinate with DevOps and infrastructure teams on automation, deployment pipelines, and environment readiness.
  • Build reusable database utility components and frameworks.
  • Lead end-to-end database development for mission-critical applications.
  • Optimize stored procedures and database objects through query tuning, indexing strategies, and execution-plan analysis.
  • Use ETL processes to load large volumes of data.

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Qualifications

Requires 7+ years of hands-on Oracle PL/SQL development, strong RDBMS and database modeling skills, SQL and stored-procedure performance tuning, ETL experience, and experience with Agile methodology. Also calls for data analysis, problem-solving, design and coding skills, plus the ability to communicate and collaborate across technical and business teams.

Required

  • Hands-on Oracle PL/SQL development; SQL querying and experience with stored procedures, triggers, functions, views, and user and object...
  • RDBMS skills and database modeling.
  • Data analysis, problem-solving, design, and coding skills.
  • Performance tuning of stored procedures and database objects using query tuning, indexing strategies, and execution-plan analysis.
  • ETL processes for loading large volumes of data, such as SQL Loader.
  • Experience working with a team using Agile methodology.
  • Knowledge of financial-industry terminology.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of Core Java, Python, and scheduling tools such as Control-M is nice to have.
  • AWS Cloud experience is a plus.
  • Financial-industry experience, preferably in Capital Markets or Securities Finance.
  • 5+ years working in the financial industry is a plus.

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Job Description:

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


The Role

 

The Principal Oracle PL/SQL Developer will work with a team of Software Engineers across the globe to develop high-quality applications servicing the financial trading industry. First and foremost, we look for a proven database developer, with a strong desire to grow their knowledge and capabilities while passionate about the tasks at hand.

 

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

 

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience as an Oracle PL/SQL developer.
  • Strong RDBMS skills – SQL querying, writing stored procedures, triggers, functions, views, user privileges, object privileges, etc.
  • Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and design skills with a desire to continually learn and grow in a collaborative team environment
  • Own architecture decisions for database components and ensure alignment with overall application architecture.
  • Coordinate with DevOps / infrastructure teams for automation, deployment pipelines, and environment readiness.
  • Build reusable database utility components and frameworks to improve developer productivity and consistency.
  • Lead end-to-end database development for mission-critical applications
  • Ability to lead technical discussion and mentor developers
  • Optimized the performance of stored procedures and database objects through query tuning, indexing strategies, and execution-plan analysis.
  • Knows ETL processes to load large volumes of data at speed, e.g. SQL Loader, etc.
  • Experience working with team in Agile methodology
  • Knowledge of Core Java, Python, and scheduling tools like Control-M is nice to have.
  • Strong experience in database modeling.
  • AWS Cloud experience is a plus
  • Strong data analysis skills, design, and coding experience in Financial Industry preferably in Capital Markets/ Securities Finance.
  • 5+ years working in financial industry is a plus.
  • Understand glossaries and terminologies in financial industry
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams.
  • Motivated and able to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Good communication skills to both technology folks and business partners.
  • Quick learner, adaptable, has the right attitude to work across teams to find and deploy solutions.

 

The Team

 

The Senior Oracle PL/SQL Developer will be part of Securities Finance Technology team responsible for management & solution buildout of Stock Borrow Loan, Fully Paid Trading products for Fidelity Capital Markets business unit.

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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About the company

Fidelity

Large Enterprise

Fidelity is a leading financial services company that provides a wide range of investment solutions and retirement planning services to individuals and institutions. Founded in 1946, Fidelity is renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service, offering tools and resources that help clients manage their investments effectively. With a strong focus on technology and research, Fidelity continues to empower investors by providing access to market insights and a diverse array of financial products. As a trusted partner in personal finance, Fidelity plays a significant role in helping people achieve their financial goals.