Staff Developer in Test

Under limited supervision, the Staff Developer in Test is involved in ensuring the quality of software products by developing and executing software testing components, developing automation solutions and responsible for the overall quality of the product throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Essential Job Functions:

• Support design and build framework and implement.
• Implements automation architecture.
• Creates and executes functional and non-functional test solutions.
• Creates test plans for small applications with moderate complexity.
• Creates and executes functional and non-functional moderate to complex test cases and solutions based on test strategies and test plans.
• Participates in reviews of system architecture, code and design documents.
• Independently develops automation code, data sets, scripts, utilities, simulators, data generators, API/interface testing solutions and other programmatic test tools as required to execute tests.
• Effectively communicates testing activities and findings in oral and written formats.
• Assists test lead to identify project risks and to develop mitigation strategies.
• Assists junior developers in test with technical challenges.
• Contribute to product code reviews.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or Engineering and 3+ years of cumulative experience in software development and/or test automation; or equivalent training and/or work experience.
• Firm grasp of testing process, test types and testing methodologies.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with object oriented design.
• Experience with programming in Java (preferred), C++, C#, or Ruby.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of algorithms to test solutions.
• Firm grasp of SQL and relational database design.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with the Unix/Linux environment.
• Demonstrable experience of common development technologies (AJAX, J2EE/.NET, Javascript, HTML, XML/XSL, JSON, Web Services [SOAP, REST], Maven/Ant …etc.).

Work Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in an office environment.
• Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, NY, NY, MD, Washington DC, and WA the chart below outlines the proposed salary range for the corresponding location. 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 internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA: Minimum Salary $91,500, Maximum Salary $170,900

CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $79,500, Maximum Salary $142,300

IL*: Minimum Salary $87,500, Maximum Salary $156,600
Jersey City, NJ/NY, NY: Minimum Salary $95,400, Maximum Salary $170,900

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $91,500, Maximum Salary $163,700
WA: Minimum Salary $79,500, Maximum Salary $163,700

*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.

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

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