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Do you enjoy solving complex data validation challenges through code and creating frameworks that enable teams to test faster and smarter?\nWe are seeking a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to lead the design and implementation of a modern test automation strategy focused on data quality, ETL validation, and large-scale data testing. This role is heavily focused on Python-based automation and is ideal for someone who enjoys building reusable solutions that improve testing efficiency, scalability, and coverage across complex data platforms.\nThis is not a traditional UI automation role. Approximately 90% of the work will be focused on validating data movement, data transformations, ETL processes, file-based integrations, database validation, and data quality controls. 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The Data Consulting Team diverse skills are leveraged to design and build customized solutions to address unique scenarios that spans across multiple product lines (i.e., Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, Stock Plan Services, Health and Welfare, and HR/Payroll).\nFidelity’s Onsite Working Model\nFidelity 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. 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