Lead Full Stack Engineer, Wealth Management Technology

Raymond James; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Lead Full Stack Engineer to drive design and development of enterprise wealth management applications.

This hands-on leadership role requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and Angular to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions in a hybrid work environment. You will mentor engineers, lead complex initiatives from design to production, and collaborate across product, architecture, and engineering teams

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering with Java, Spring, REST/SOAP, and microservices.
• 5+ years of Angular/full stack development with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of OO design, patterns, APIs, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of full stack apps using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and Angular.
• Own complex technical initiatives from design through production support.
• Mentor engineers, conduct reviews, and drive CI/CD, testing, security, and observability.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Address performance, security, and maintainability in enterprise systems.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call support.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

Microservices

REST APIs

CI/CD

Testing

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

JasperReports

MQ/Kafka

NoSQL databases

Distributed caching

Cloud Native

Job description

Lead Full Stack Engineer, Wealth Management TechnologyThis website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By clicking ‘Accept’, you accept all cookies by default and exit the banner. If you choose Decline, site functionality may be limited. Manage Preferences### Lead Full Stack Engineer, Wealth Management TechnologyApply: Saint Petersburg, Florida - United States: Full time: Posted Today: R-0013765**Job Description Summary**This position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation to be in the office 3 days per week at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location. Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.**Job Description**We are seeking a **Lead Full Stack Engineer** to drive the design and development of enterprise applications supporting **Wealth Management**.This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in **Java/Spring Boot** and strong **Angular** experience. The ideal candidate can independently lead complex initiatives, make sound technical decisions, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.**Responsibilities*** Lead the design and development of full stack applications using **Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and Angular**.* Own complex technical initiatives from solution design through implementation and production support.* Contribute to application architecture and technology decisions with a focus on scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.* Collaborate with product, architecture, business, and engineering teams to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.* Provide technical leadership, conduct code and design reviews, and mentor engineers.* Champion engineering best practices, including **CI/CD, automated testing, secure coding, code quality, and observability**.* Drive **AI adoption across design, development, and engineering automation**, establishing practical standards and use cases that improve developer productivity, delivery velocity, and software quality.* Troubleshoot complex production issues and participate in production support as needed.* Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to modernize applications and improve engineering efficiency.**Required Skills & Experience*** **8+ years** of software engineering experience with **Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP services, and microservices**.* **5+ years** of Angular/full stack development experience, including technical leadership responsibilities.* Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, object-oriented design, design patterns, APIs, and distributed systems.* Experience with **SQL**, relational databases, and enterprise application integrations.* Experience with **CI/CD, automated testing, source control, and DevOps practices**.* Demonstrated ability to independently design and deliver complex enterprise solutions.* Strong technical leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.* Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in **financial services, wealth management, or other enterprise-scale environments**.* Experience with reporting technologies such as **JasperReports**.* Practical experience applying **AI-assisted engineering tools to software design, development, and automation**.* Experience with **MQ/Kafka, NoSQL databases, and distributed caching**.* Experience with cloud-native architectures and modern deployment platforms.**Education**Bachelor’s - Completed (Required)**Work Experience**General Experience - 6 to 10 years**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.#LI-SA1