Full time
Finra
Rockville, MD
The Lead GenAI Backend Platform Software Engineer 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. This role is central to architecting and implementing a cutting-edge generative AI regulatory chat assistant. The Lead Software Engineer improves overall product quality throughout the software development lifecycle, guides team members in best practices and technical leadership, and helps identify and mitigate architectural risks. This position reports directly to a Director or Senior Director. Essential Job Functions: Architectural Leadership & Design: Design and develop industry-leading solutions that meet defined quality standards, reliability specifications, and strategic objectives Lead the architecture of robust, scalable software solutions, with strong focus on backend services (FastAPI, Python) and LLM technologies Assist...

