> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2698479-lead-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2698479-lead-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,900.0 - $207,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Application Portfolio Management, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Information Systems, DevOps, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Selenium, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Case, Strategies of Testing, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Performance Testing, Workday HCM, Software Security, Gitlab, Information Technology, Playwright, Data Management, Software Coding, Workday Testing, Cucumber (Software), Workday, Jenkins - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f4e5c683-78b0-4bb6-87fa-ba6fbac14dff ## About the Role We're seeking an experienced lead developer with strong Java development and test lead skills to drive our testing automation strategy across FINRA's enterprise applications. This hands-on role (approximately 40% QA strategy/leadership, 50% automation and test case development, 10% code reviews) combines quality leadership with advanced technical capabilities to champion best practices, implement automation frameworks, and influence stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with test automation tools and a passion for building quality into our diverse application portfolio, including Workday HCM and Finance systems., * Strong coding skills (Java preferred) with ability to develop, review, and maintain automation code. * Experience defining and implementing comprehensive test strategies covering functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, including test data management and shift-left testing practices. * Strong communication and influence skills to champion quality practices and drive outcomes across multiple teams and stakeholders, up to senior leadership. * Software QA experience with experience as well in a lead capacity role setting testing direction and mentoring others. * Deep, hands-on expertise designing, building, and maintaining test automation frameworks using tools (such as Playwright, Cucumber, or Selenium). * Strong coding skills (Java preferred) with ability to develop, review, and maintain automation code. * Experience defining and implementing comprehensive test strategies covering functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, including test data management and shift-left testing practices. * Workday testing experience across HCM and/or Finance functional areas (Kainos Smart Test or Opkey) * Experience building test automation/frameworks and test data management for closed SaaS ecosystems. * Experience with AWS and CI/CD pipelines for test automation (Jenkins and GitLab)., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least 7 years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience. * Strong system design experience * Strong experience in object-oriented development * Strong experience with cloud technologies * Strong experience in data storage technologies * Strong experience in performance tuning and optimization * Strong experience in DevOps and CI/CD technologies * Strong experience test automation and unit testing * Strong experience software security ## Description This position supports multiple Corporate Systems application teams across FINRA's enterprise, working with a diverse portfolio including SaaS, COTS, and custom-built software. The successful candidate will provide both direct hands-on support and influence-based leadership to 10+ analysts and developers across multiple peer teams, requiring strong communication skills to drive outcomes and champion quality practices. Key technical requirements include advanced hands-on development capabilities, deep quality assurance practice knowledge, and the ability to understand application architectures to assess risk, set strategy, and communicate priorities effectively. Responsibilities: * Define, implement, and evolve test automation strategy across multiple application teams. * Lead Workday test automation and tool evaluation for HCM and Finance functional areas. * Develop and maintain automated test cases and frameworks for both custom-built applications and Workday systems. * Mentor engineers and developers on testing best practices. * Collaborate with application teams to integrate quality practices throughout the development lifecycle. * Establish and track quality metrics, presenting findings to executive leadership. * Drive cultural change around quality practices and shift-left testing adoption. * Software QA experience as well as being in a lead capacity role setting testing direction and mentoring others. * Deep, hands-on expertise designing, building, and maintaining test automation frameworks using tools (such as Playwright, Cucumber, or Selenium)., FINRA strives to make our 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 or by email at Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding accommodations in the application process. FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. 2026 FINRA. All rights reserved. FINRA is a registered trademark of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)