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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
- **Location:** Potomac, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $96,600.0 - $180,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Structures, DevOps, Object-Oriented Software Development, Big O, Software Engineering, Data Storage Technologies, Software Security, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4a8ad0005a8936ca

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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:

 * 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.