Lead Applications Developer - Hybrid (Java/React)

Raymond James; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Lead Engineer, Applications Development to design and deliver Java-based enterprise web applications, microservices, and modern front-end interfaces. Hybrid work style with collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities include analyzing complex requirements, guiding architecture, testing, and documentation, and mentoring teammates in an Agile environment. Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, IBM MQ/JMS, and relational databases is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Five years in development/engineering or related experience.
• Experience with Java-based web applications and microservices patterns.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Spring.
• Experience with Angular or React front-ends.
• Experience with Oracle or SQL Server databases.
• Familiarity with IBM MQ/JMS messaging.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scrum/Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex system requirements and interfaces.
• Lead projects, assign tasks, and monitor performance.
• Recommend technologies to meet business needs.
• Participate in software testing and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and solve programming problems.
• Review system specifications and test results; ensure quality.
• Prevent rework and schedule slippage through robust design and review.

Skills

Java enterprise development

Microservices architecture

JavaScript/TypeScript

Java programming

Agile methodologies

Front-end frameworks

Relational databases

Spring Framework

Messaging middleware

Cloud & containers

Education

Bachelors degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Raymond James in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Lead Engineer, Applications Development to design and deliver Java-based enterprise web applications, microservices, and modern front-end interfaces. Hybrid work style with collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities include analyzing complex requirements, guiding architecture, testing, and documentation, and mentoring teammates in an Agile environment. Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, IBM MQ/JMS, and relational databases is preferred.