Staff Software Engineer

About the Role

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

• 2+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or SQL
• Experience working with the following technology stack: Amazon Web Services (AWS), EMR Hive/Presto, ECS, Lambda, S3, DevOps and CI/CD, Jenkins, CloudFormation
• 1+ year of experience working in Big Data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Presto)
• 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.

Salary Range

• CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $81,900, Maximum Salary $146,600
• IL/PA: Minimum Salary $90,100, Maximum Salary $161,300
• MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $94,200, Maximum Salary $168,600
• NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $94,200, Maximum Salary $176,000

Note: FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations. Actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations.

Application Process

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

• 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.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law.
• FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal.
• FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.

Time Off and Paid Leave*

• 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year).
• Two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule).
• Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment).
• Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.
• *Based on full-time schedule

Important Information

• FINRA’s Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees’ investments and requires financial disclosures. Employees are required to disclose all brokerage accounts and authorize brokers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements. All accounts are subject to the Code’s investment and securities account restrictions. New employees must comply with these restrictions by the date they begin employment.
• Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) of data to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment.
• As standard practice, employees must execute FINRA’s Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement and comply with the company’s policy on nepotism.

Search Firm Representatives

• FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. A valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted. All resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written agreement and task order will be deemed the sole property of FINRA, and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA.

FINRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected category, including race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, or any other status or classification protected by state or local law.
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• FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

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