Staff Software Engineer

FINRA • Chicago, IL

1d • $81,900 - $176,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Essential Job Functions: 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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level