Lead Developer

Fwainvest; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 123,796 - 167,488; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James seeks a Lead Developer in Saint Petersburg, FL to drive complex projects using Azure DevOps. You will guide architecture, write and review code, and ensure robust deployments while maintaining performance and security standards.

The role requires five years of development experience, distributed systems skills, and a strong Java/Spring background. Expect a hybrid work model with 401(k), health benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of development experience with distributed architectures and Java stack.
• Experience with SQL Server and Oracle stored procedures for performance.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps.
• Proficient in REST/SOAP APIs and modern web services.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and code quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in projects using Azure DevOps tools.
• Review and supplement work item instructions and provide technical direction.
• Balance workload by assigning tasks and tracking priorities.
• Review code quality and pull requests to prevent rework.
• Develop with Java/Angular in IDEs and ensure reliable deployments.
• Monitor availability and performance with Splunk, Dynatrace, and Data Dog.

Skills

Distributed Architectures

Microservices

OO Background

Redis caching

MQ messaging

SQL Server & Oracle

Agile & Azure DevOps

Clean Code Patterns

Performance Optimization

Java Spring Stack

DevOps Tools

REST/SOAP APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IntelliJ IDEA

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Splunk

GIT

TFS

Sonar

Job description

## Lead DeveloperApplylocations: Saint Petersburg, Florida - United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0012165**Job Description Summary****Job Description****DUTIES:** * Leads and participates in assigned projects using Azure DevOps tools.* Writes and/or supplements work item instructions (PBIs) that provide technical direction.* Assign tasks to balance workload and capacity.* Updates assignments as priorities shift.* Provides regular assessment of team member code quality and proofing pull requests to prevent rework and schedule slippage.* Fulfills Java and/or Angular using IntelliJ IDEA and/or Visual Studio as capacity allows.* Develops normalized table structures, complex stored procedures, and views in SQL Server Management Studio and Oracle Developer.* Troubleshoots, monitors, and reports on application availability and performance using Splunk, Dynatrace, and Data Dog.* Responds quickly to application outages; collaborates with other technical teams to resolve downstream failures; proposes novel interim solutions to maintain business activities until outage is resolved.* Monitors application performance and availability.* Establishes and maintains automated alerts to identify performance concerns approaching minimum service agreements.* Communicates and coordinates resolution for breached service levels.* Identifies core failure and recommends solutions to prevent recurrence.* May recommend new technologies and methodologies to management for meeting business needs within budget constraints, resolving problems and exploiting opportunities. Remains current with new technologies.* Stays informed about company standards, expectations, and supported frameworks, ensuring compliance with security and quality standards.* Maintains technical specification documentation and Standard Operating Procedures in Confluence.* Uses approved AI models in Github Copilot to drive efficiencies and consistency in coding practices.* Participate in cross-team technical planning and discussions.* Provides advice and assists in solving programming problems.* Writes and/or reviews system specifications, including output requirements and flow charts.* Ensures accurate and complete production deployments by writing detailed implementation instructions, justifications, and risk assessments in ServiceNow.* Schedules and communication releases with business and IT partners.* Requests regular status updates and participates in post-deployment validation.* Communicates go-live availability to end consumers.**REQUIREMENTS:** * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field.* Five (5) years of experience in any occupation with development or related experience.* Five (5) years of experience in any occupation with development or related experience must include: Distributed Architectures, micro-services, OO background, Distributed Caching (Redis) and Messaging paradigms (MQ);* SQL Server Management Studio and Oracle Developer experience including stored procedures and best practices for optimal performance;* SCRUM oriented Agile methodologies and Project Management (Azure DevOps);* Experience writing clean, scalable code using architectural patterns;* Experience in performance optimization including concurrent programming, memory management, and JVM tuning;* Java programming language including the following technologies/frameworks:* Spring, Spring Boot, Spring DBC templates, Spring caching, Redis, JBoss application server, and Apache CXF;* DevOps and collaboration tools including Jenkins, Splunk, GIT, TFS, and Sonar; and command of web development architecture styles/APIs/protocols (REST, SOAP).**SALARY**: $145,642 per year**Education****Work Experience****Certifications****Travel**Less than 25%**Workstyle**HybridThe total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.