Staff Software Engineer

Job Overview 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. Responsibilities 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 applications, applying foundational knowledge and enhancing capabilities with respect to systems and processes within a job‐specific area. Creates 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. Analyzes the system to determine the properties and functions of each piece of work. Builds tools and produces technical documentation to improve developer efficiency and drive alignment within the 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. Builds productive internal and/or external working relationships to resolve mutual problems. Shares knowledge within the team, 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. Demonstrates FINRA’s values through collaboration, both in‑person and virtually, in furtherance of the mission of investor protection and market integrity. Key Skills Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals – algorithm design, problem solving, complexity analysis, and data structures. Object‑oriented development experience. Experience with cloud technologies (AWS). Experience in data storage technologies. Experience in DevOps and CI/CD technologies. Experience with test automation and unit testing. Understanding of software security. Engineering / Operations Excellence 2+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or SQL. Experience working with AWS, EMR Hive/Presto, ECS, Lambda, S3, DevOps and CI/CD, Jenkins, and CloudFormation. 1+ year of experience working in Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Presto). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience. Understanding of system design. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. FINRA strives to make its career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability‑related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA’s Employee Relations team at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.