Lead Developer in Test

Company: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
Location: Rockville
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

Rockville, MD (Job Posting) Working independently, the Lead Developer in Test serves as a technical expert/SME who owns the quality of software products delivered within the software development life cycle as well as leads and mentor a team (approximately 4-6 ) of other developers in test. Responsibilities also include developing and executing software testing components, developing automation solutions and performing manual tests as needed throughout the SDLC.Essential Job Functions:

• Ownership of automation architecture (both functional and performance) and set up test frameworks/infrastructure.
• Oversee/manage reviews of system architecture, code and design documents for specific portfolio.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Perform Independent Assurance on all SDLC phases in a project.
• Actively participate in collaborative resolution of defects including root cause analysis of production incidents.
• Continually look for ways to innovate and improve testing process to gain efficiencies.
• Demonstrates business domain expertise in the project involved.
• Ensure compliance with FINRA technology policies and standards.
• Ensure adherence with technology policies and compliance with all security controls.
• Possess domain expertise in the project involved. Serve as technical subject matter expert.
• Create and Execute complex test strategies across multiple systems as required to execute tests.
• Architect, Design and Develop automation code, scripts, utilities, simulators, data generators, API/Interface testing solutions and other programmatic test tools to test complex systems.
• Review and provide feedback on system architecture, code and design documents.
• Perform Independent Assurance on all SDLC phases in a project.
• Effectively communicate testing activities, findings and project risk in oral and written formats.
• Champion the collaborative resolution of defects including root cause analysis of production incidents.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of Developers in Test.Other Responsibilities:
  • Additional responsibilities as needed.Education/Experience Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or STEM and 7 year of software development and/or test automation or the equivalent combination of training and experience, or Master's with 5 years experience.
    • Advanced understanding in computer science fundamentals - algorithm design, problem solving, complexity analysis and data structures.
    • Advanced understanding of testing process, test types, test design and testing methodologies.
    • Expert experience with modern programming languages and common development technologies with software architecture and design skills.
    • Expert experience with functional or Performance or Security or DevOps test tools.
    • Expert experience in architecting, designing and developing automation frameworks and test suites.
    • Experienced with Cloud related technologies.
    • Experienced with Unix/Linux environment.
    • Self-directed, detail-oriented and have excellent written & oral communication skills.
    • Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
    • Leadership experience.Working Conditions:
      • Work is normally performed in an office environment.
      • Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.To be considered for this position, please submit an application. 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.FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's accommodation help line at 240.386.4865. 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