Software Development Lead in New York, NY

FINRA is seeking well qualified individuals for our Software Development Lead opening in New York, NY. To be considered for this position, please submit your resume through our careers site. No phone calls please. Job Summary: Software Development Lead applies specific and detailed knowledge of internet applications and World Wide Web technologies to the design and development of complex systems and business tasks. Incumbent provides daily consultation to other programmers and developers in order to facilitate appropriate technical solutions to complex programs and is responsible for training less experienced programmers and analysts. Exercises considerable latitude in decision-making on technical issues surrounding the project; and, exhibits considerable diagnostic skill in solving operational and performance problems related to software and/or systems integration. Essential Job Functions: · Designs/codes/tests/debugs and documents complex computer programs for internet applications written in HTML and ASP with components in Visual Basic and/or C#. · Analyzes complex business problems; producing systems designs and technical design documents to address business needs. · Employs advanced concepts of Microsoft architectures to the design and deployment of multi-tiered business systems. · Writes example programs for use as templates by other team members; reviews progress and evaluates results. · Provides development team configuration management and quality assurance functions. · Ensures the organized integration of team work products into a cohesive, operationally effective product; providing daily mentoring and coaching to improve programmer productivity and the quality of software engineering work products. · Partners with the Project Manager to coordinate the activities of the team to meet project deadlines and resolve the conflicting demands of users. · Assigns project work to individual programmers and monitors work progress on a continuous basis with considerable latitude in establishing and changing work procedures; measuring results and recommending personnel actions. · Participates in formal architectural review of advanced systems and technologies and prepares plans for the adoption of new technology. Education/Experience Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or comparable with nine years of related experience and full technical knowledge of all phases of systems analysis and programming in an internet environment. · Demonstrated development team leadership experience. · Windows NT development experience with strong background in Visual Basic. · Database programming skill in Oracle PL/SQL with ADO. · Experience with web technologies including XML and Microsoft Active Server Pages. · Knowledge of COM, COM+, and Microsoft Transaction Server. · Communications programming expertise including TCP/IP and effective technical communication skills. · Ability to handle several tasks concurrently, well organized and thorough. · Ability to maintain focus in “crisis” situations and to work in fast-paced production internet environment. · Experience in software integration and configuration management in a Microsoft development technology environment. · Experience using an Object Oriented Analysis modeling tool supporting database design and/or UML for system design (e.g. Rational Rose, ERWin). · Proficient in Microsoft Project including ability to plan project schedules and track resource use. · Exceptionally proficient in written technical communication including experience with functional descriptions and technical design documents. Working Conditions: · Work is normally performed in an office environment. · Occasional travel and extended hours may be required. In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health & welfare benefits, and an incentive bonus, FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) with company match; a company funded pension plan; tuition reimbursement and many other benefits. If you would like to contribute to our important mission and work collegially in a professional organization that values intelligence, integrity and initiative, consider a career with FINRA. FINRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V About FINRA: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States. All told, FINRA overseesnearly 5,000 brokerage firms, about 174,000 branch offices and approximately 677,500 registered securities representatives. FINRA has approximately 3,000 employees and operates from Washington, DC, and New York, NY, with 15 District Offices around the country. Created through the consolidation of NASD and the member regulation, enforcement and arbitration functions of the New York Stock Exchange, FINRA is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services. In today's fast-paced and complex global economy, FINRA is a trusted advocate for investors, dedicated to keeping the markets fair, ensuring investor choice and proactively addressing emerging regulatory issues before they harm investors or the markets. Search Firm Representatives: Please be advised that FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to FINRA. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FINRA without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of FINRA and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA.Want to learn more about us? Experience: see full job description To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here