Staff Software Engineer

Under general supervision, the Staff Software Engineer assists in developing software products and works on improving the overall quality of the product throughout the software development life cycle.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations requires a variety of known actors.
• Receives general instruction on work and exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Influences others within one’s specific area of responsibility.
• Develops basic Applies foundational knowledge and focuses on enhancing capabilities with respect to systems and processes within a job-specific area
• Writes code that captures the essential nature of the solution and is appropriately flexible, reusable, efficient, and adaptable to changing requirements.
• Ensures completion of tasks and quality of work; supports peers to ensure the team delivers consistently
• Solid understanding in computer science fundamentals - Algorithm design, Problem solving, Complexity analysis and data structures.

Engineering/Operations Excellence:

• Analyzes the system to determine the properties and functions of each piece of work
• Builds tools and produce technical documentation to improve developer efficiency and drive alignment within my team
• Ensures actions and problem solving align with team level goals
• Adapts to business change and seeks out new learning opportunities
• Recommends viable alternatives when faced with shifting priorities
• Build productive internal and/or external working relationships to resolve mutual problems
• Shares with teammates within own area of knowledge/expertise, presenting relevant information in a logical and timely manner
• Proactively acknowledges the importance of perspectives and supports appropriately
• Identifies and connects with others who can help them succeed
• Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
• Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least 2 years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience.
• Understanding system design
• Experience in object-oriented development
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Experience in data storage technologies
• Experience in DevOps and CI\CD technologies
• Experience test automation and unit testing
• Understanding of software security

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
• Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

For work that is performed in CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations. 

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $83,900, Maximum Salary $150,300

IL/PA: Minimum Salary $92,400, Maximum Salary $165,300

MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $96,600, Maximum Salary $172,800
NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $96,600, Maximum Salary $180,400

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To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

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Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligib