Staff Release Engineer

The Staff Release Engineer works under limited supervision and will perform release engineering activities commensurate with their experience that ensure all release implementations meet defined quality standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Deployment of software into the production environments.
• Ensure all configuration management deliverables are transitioned to the appropriate production operations team.
• Act as the “gatekeeper” on all new in-house application release implementations and change management before it enters the production environments.
• Participate in release deployment calls.
• Interface with other team members and other teams in peer review of software configuration management standards and methods.
• Document and communicate release results in a timely manner.
• Champion the collaborative resolution of defects by helping to drive issues to closure.
• Lead / Co-lead internal project/program level process improvement initiatives. Provide feedback on processes by offering suggestions.
• Informally mentor more junior staff.
• Assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls.
• Ensure all work products meets /exceeds FINRA standards.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least three (3) years of related experience, or equivalent training and / or work experience.
• Past experience with release engineering activities including working with a formal Software Configuration / Release Management environment managing software configurations and releases, utilizing an application release automation product, and using Ticketing system software.
• Past experience managing complex releases with strong knowledge of change, problem / incident, and delivery management in a 24x7 production environment.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, development languages and products, and networking.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products.
• Should be well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Work Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in an office environment.
• Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.
• Weekend and On-call duties (on a rotational basis) 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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