Lead Developer, Technology

FINRA

. Develop, test, debug and document software components .

Posted 3/28/2026full-timeRockville • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,200 - $248,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, test, debug and document software components
Direct development staff in support of a software engineering effort
Review and analyze complex process, system and/or data requirements
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for one or more areas (subsystems)
Build, test, deploy, and document complex software components
Create software engineering strategies to identify and mitigate risks
Lead team members in peer review of code
Document and communicate development status in a timely manner
Mentor and supervise junior staff in project-level tasks
Ensure adherence to technology policies and comply with security controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline
At least seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience
Master’s degree and past Financial Services industry experience preferred
Demonstrated technical expertise in Object Oriented and database technologies/concepts
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
Well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities
Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly
Experience with object oriented programming languages such as Java, Scala or Python.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) plan with company match
FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Employee assistance programs
Wellness programs
15 days paid time off
5 personal days
9 sick days
2 volunteer service days
9 paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Object Oriented ProgrammingJavaScalaPythonTest AutomationBuild AutomationConfiguration ManagementSoftware DevelopmentSoftware TestingDebugging

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationMentoringLeadershipOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingTime ManagementRisk MitigationPeer ReviewAdaptabilityFocus

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in related discipline