Staff Software Engineer - Java

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: 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 Education/Experience Requirements:  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 Working Conditions: Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required. For work that is performed in CO, CT, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, WA, DC, NY, NJ, WA please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations.  Boston, MA: $96,600.00 - $172,800.00 Chicago, IL: $92,400.00 - $165,300.00 Denver, CO: $83,900.00 - $150,300.00 Jericho, NY: $96,600.00 - $ 180,400.00 Jersey City, NJ: $96,600.00 - $180,400.00 Philadelphia, PA: $92,400.00 - $165,300.00 New York, NY: $96,600.00 - $180,400.00 Rockville, MD: $96,600.00 - $172,800.00 Tysons, VA: $96,600.00 - $172,800.00 Washington, DC: $96,600.00 - $ 172,800.00 Woodbridge, NJ: $96,600.00 - $180,400.00 Connecticut State: $83,900.00 - $180,400.00 Washington State: $83,900.00 - $180,400.00 #LI-Hybrid To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. Please note: If the “Apply Now” button on a job board posting does not take you directly to the FINRA Careers site, enter www.finra.org/careers into your browser to reach our site directly. 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 as