The Staff Release Engineer works under limited supervision and will perform release engineering activities commensurate with their experience that ensure all release implementations meet defined quality standards.
Essential Job Functions:
- Deployment of software into the production environments.
- Ensure all configuration management deliverables are transitioned to the appropriate production operations team.
- Act as the “gatekeeper” on all new in-house application release implementations and change management before it enters the production environments.
- Participate in release deployment calls.
- Interface with other team members and other teams in peer review of software configuration management standards and methods.
- Document and communicate release results in a timely manner.
- Champion the collaborative resolution of defects by helping to drive issues to closure.
- Lead / Co-lead internal project/program level process improvement initiatives. Provide feedback on processes by offering suggestions.
- Informally mentor more junior staff.
- Assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls.
- Ensure all work products meets /exceeds FINRA standards.
- 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 three (3) years of related experience, or equivalent training and / or work experience.
- Past experience with release engineering activities including working with a formal Software Configuration / Release Management environment managing software configurations and releases, utilizing an application release automation product, and using Ticketing system software.
- Past experience managing complex releases with strong knowledge of change, problem / incident, and delivery management in a 24x7 production environment.
- Working knowledge of operating systems, development languages and products, and networking.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products.
- Should be well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities.
- Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Work Conditions:
- Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
- Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.
- Weekend and On-call duties (on a rotational basis) 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
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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.
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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 starting at 15 days of paid time off (increasing with years of service, up to 25 days), 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.
*Based on full-time schedule
