Lead GenAI Backend Platform Software Engineer

FINRA

. Works independently and develops robust, scalable software solutions across the full stack from cloud infrastructure to backend API integrations to agentic workflows and MCP servers.

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeRockville • California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $171,942 - $248,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works independently and develops robust, scalable software solutions across the full stack from cloud infrastructure to backend API integrations to agentic workflows and MCP servers.
Architects and implements a cutting-edge generative AI regulatory chat assistant.
Improves overall product quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Guides team members in best practices and technical leadership.
Helps identify and mitigate architectural risks.
Leads implementation of comprehensive test strategies and champions test-driven development (TDD) practices.
Assists with implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Mentors and guides less experienced team members in techniques, processes, and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least 7 years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience.
Strong system design experience
Strong experience in object-oriented development
Strong experience with cloud technologies
Strong experience in data storage technologies
Strong experience in performance tuning and optimization
Strong experience in DevOps and CI/CD technologies
Strong experience in test automation and unit testing
Strong experience in software security

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental and vision insurance
basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short- and long-term disability
long-term care insurance
business travel accident insurance
legal insurance
401(k) plan with company match
FINRA-funded retirement contribution
tuition reimbursement
commuter benefits
benefits that support employee wellness
adoption assistance
backup family care
surrogacy benefits
employee assistance programs
wellness programs
15 days of paid time off
5 personal days
9 sick days
two volunteer service days
nine paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

full stack developmentcloud infrastructurebackend API integrationsgenerative AItest-driven developmentCI/CDobject-oriented developmentdata storage technologiesperformance tuningsoftware security

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringguiding team membersbest practices identificationrisk mitigation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information Systems