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# Staff Software Engineer - Java

- **Company:** Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Persistent Data Structure, Data Structures, DevOps, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Big O, Software Engineering, Data Storage Technologies, Spring-boot, Software Security, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59668679-staff-software-engineer-java

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least 5 years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience.
 * System design experience
 * Strong experience in object-oriented development
 * Strong experience with cloud technologies
 * Strong experience in data storage technologies
 * Experience in performance tuning and optimization
 * Experience in DevOps and CI\CD technologies
 * Experience test automation and unit testing
 * Experience software security

## 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., * 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
 * 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
 * Solid understanding in computer science fundamentals - Algorithm design, Problem solving, Complexity analysis and data structures

Backend Development:

 * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot, building well-structured RESTful APIs that power business-critical applications
 * Implement microservices following established architectural patterns, collaborating with senior engineers on service boundaries, data contracts, and integration approaches

Event-Driven Architecture:

 * Build and maintain event-driven workflows using AWS services, ensuring reliable, decoupled communication between services

Cloud & AWS Services:

 * Develop and deploy cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services including ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, and RDS, following team standards for reliability and performance
 * Participate in building and improving CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and smooth, repeatable deployments

Data & Persistence:

 * Design and implement data persistence across relational and NoSQL databases applying sound data modeling and query optimization practices

Engineering/Operations Excellence

 * 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 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.

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