Lead Big Data Engineer — Spark, Hadoop, AWS (Hybrid)

FINRA; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 131,200 - 238,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off program

Job summary

FINRA is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of software products while mentoring other engineers. This role requires strong expertise in big data technologies and cloud services, with a focus on improving software quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least 7 years of relevant experience, demonstrating proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Scala and agile methodologies.

Join a hybrid work environment fostering collaboration and innovation at FINRA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline with at least 7 years of experience.
• Strong system design and object-oriented development experience.
• Experience with cloud technologies and data storage.

Responsibilities

• Own development of software products and mentor other Software Engineers.
• Manage processes and projects to improve efficiency.
• Design industry-leading solutions and ensure quality.

Skills

Big Data Technologies

Apache Spark Expertise

SQL Mastery

Cloud Technologies

Programming (Python/Scala)

AI Tool Proficiency

Agile Methodology & Change Management

System Design & Architecture

Object-Oriented Development

Data Storage Technologies

Performance Tuning & Optimization

DevOps & CI/CD

Software Security

Data Analysis & Insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline

7 years of related experience or equivalent training and/or work experience

Job description

FINRA is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of software products while mentoring other engineers. This role requires strong expertise in big data technologies and cloud services, with a focus on improving software quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least 7 years of relevant experience, demonstrating proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Scala and agile methodologies.

Join a hybrid work environment fostering collaboration and innovation at FINRA.