Engineer III

Edward Jones; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java-based applications within our Digital Product Development team.

You will partner with product and engineering teams, translate requirements into robust solutions, contribute to architecture and DevOps practices, and mentor peers while ensuring production stability and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java software development experience.
• Expertise in Java web application development.
• Strong understanding of architecture, integration, and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement scalable Java-based applications and services.
• Partner with product teams and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to system design and technology decisions that support long-term product strategy.
• Lead complex development efforts and provide technical guidance across applications.
• Mentor developers on design, coding standards, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and solution discussions to ensure quality and scalability.
• Support production stability through troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Java

Enterprise applications

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / MIS

Tools

MongoDB

Oracle

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 01-Oct-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

This position is on the Digital Product Development team, responsible for building, enhancing, and supporting critical applications and systems. The role focuses on delivering scalable software solutions, improving product functionality, and maintaining application reliability through continuous improvement and production support.

What you'll Do:

• Design, develop, test, and implement scalable Java-based applications and services
• Partner with product teams, business stakeholders, and engineers to translate requirements into effective technical solutions
• Contribute to system design, application architecture, and technology decisions that support long‑term product strategy
• Lead complex development efforts and provide technical guidance across applications and integrated systems
• Mentor developers on technical design, coding standards, and engineering best practices
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and solution discussions to ensure quality, maintainability, and scalability
• Support production stability through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
• Identify opportunities to enhance application performance, modernize technology, and drive continuous improvement
• Contribute to the adoption and integration of AI‑enabled capabilities, automation, and data‑driven solutions where appropriate

What you'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Java software development and enterprise application engineering
• Expertise in Java web application development
• Strong understanding of application architecture, system integration, and software development lifecycle practices
• Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB and Oracle

What Could Set You Apart:

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS), Kubernetes, microservices, and modern Java frameworks
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, application monitoring, and production support
• Experience with Databricks, AI/ML technologies, or intelligent automation solutions
• Relevant Azure certifications

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We’re proud of our associates’ contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones.

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Edward Jones’ compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm’s Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.