Staff Software Engineer

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
Rockville, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
$ 147K

Job location

Rockville, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
JavaScript
Algorithm Design
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Automation of Tests
Unit Testing
Big Data
Cloud Computing
Information Systems
Continuous Integration
Data Structures
DevOps
Hadoop
Hive
Python
Object-Oriented Software Development
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
TypeScript
Data Storage Technologies
Spark
Software Security
Cloudformation
Information Technology
Presto
Functional Programming
Jenkins

Job description

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., * 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., * 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., FINRA's Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees' investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator. FINRA employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain, and those in which they control trading or have a financial interest (including any trust account of which they are a trustee or beneficiary and all accounts of a spouse, domestic partner or minor child who lives with the employee) and to authorize their broker-dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements for all of those accounts. All of those accounts are subject to the Code's investment and securities account restrictions, and new employees must comply with those investment restrictions-including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA's Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from their Executive Vice President-by the date they begin employment with FINRA. 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.

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As standard practice, employees must also execute FINRA's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with the company's policy on nepotism.

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Requirements

  • 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), * 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

Benefits & 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 $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

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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 eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness, 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*

FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 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). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing 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

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