Lead Developer, Technology

FINRA•Rockville, MD

8d•$114,200 - $248,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Developer, working independently, will develop, test, debug and document software components commensurate with their experience as well as direct development staff in support of a software engineering effort. Essential Job Functions: Review and analyze complex process, system and / or data requirements and specifications across a major program or project or several small projects or programs. Serve as the technical subject matter expert for one or more areas (subsystems) for a larger system or multiple areas (subsystems) for smaller systems. Serve as the primary designer for complex component designs for one or more areas (subsystems) for a larger system or multiple areas (subsystems) for smaller systems. Build, test, deploy, and document complex software components for one or more areas (subsystems) for a larger system or multiple areas (subsystems) for smaller systems as well as, help others with theirs. Create software engineering strategies that help identify and mitigate risks. Lead other team members in peer review of code and identify re-usable frameworks. Interface with other team members and other teams in peer review of requirements, specifications and software. Document and communicate development status in a timely manner including metric reporting. Champion the collaborative resolution of defects. Direct internal process improvement initiatives. Provide feedback on processes by offering suggestions. Mentor and supervise junior staff in project-level tasks. Participate in external process improvement committees as a Development representative. Provide backup coverage for Delivery Lead. Assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls. Ensure all work products meets /exceeds FINRA standards. Demonstration of FINRA’s values. Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience
Demonstrated technical expertise in Object Oriented and database technologies/concepts which resulted in deployment of enterprise quality solutions.
Past experience with developing enterprise quality solutions in an iterative or Agile environment.
Extensive knowledge of industry leading software engineering approaches including Test Automation, Build Automation and Configuration Management frameworks.
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products.
Should be well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities.
Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Experience with object oriented programming languages such as Java, Scala or Python.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and past Financial Services industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze complex process, system and / or data requirements and specifications across a major program or project or several small projects or programs.
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for one or more areas (subsystems) for a larger system or multiple areas (subsystems) for smaller systems.
Serve as the primary designer for complex component designs for one or more areas (subsystems) for a larger system or multiple areas (subsystems) for smaller systems.
Build, test, deploy, and document complex software components for one or more areas (subsystems) for a larger system or multiple areas (subsystems) for smaller systems as well as, help others with theirs.
Create software engineering strategies that help identify and mitigate risks.
Lead other team members in peer review of code and identify re-usable frameworks.
Interface with other team members and other teams in peer review of requirements, specifications and software.
Document and communicate development status in a timely manner including metric reporting.
Champion the collaborative resolution of defects.
Direct internal process improvement initiatives.
Provide feedback on processes by offering suggestions.
Mentor and supervise junior staff in project-level tasks.
Participate in external process improvement committees as a Development representative.
Provide backup coverage for Delivery Lead.
Assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls.
Ensure all work products meets /exceeds FINRA standards.
Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Benefits

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.
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.

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