Lead Java Engineer

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Raymond James in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Software Engineering leader to drive enterprise-grade applications within a hybrid work model. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, mentoring staff, and delivering solutions across multiple locations.

You will leverage AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Bedrock, and other cloud technologies throughout the SDLC to improve productivity, quality, and delivery speed, while aligning with firm standards.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5–8 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience designing and maintaining enterprise-grade distributed applications.
• Hands-on experience with AI technologies throughout the SDLC.
• Proficient in Python and scripting for automation and AI workflows.
• Experience with Java/J2EE, Spring, RESTful API, and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of OO design, data structures, and algorithms.

Responsabilidades

• Lead projects by coordinating cross-functional teams across locations.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to resolve complex programming challenges.
• Review specifications, architecture documents, and design artifacts.
• Participate in design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation activities.
• Stay current with industry trends, cloud technologies, and AI-driven development approaches.
• Support production applications and participate in on-call rotations when required.

Conocimientos

Python

Java/J2EE

Spring

RESTful API

AI-assisted development

CI/CD

DevOps

Angular

SQL/NoSQL

OO Design

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Copilot

Claude

Bedrock

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary Note:

This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in the office 3 days a week at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location. This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyzes complex system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between affected components and sub systems.

Leverage AI-powered development tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Amazon Bedrock, and emerging AI technologies throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to improve productivity, quality, consistency, and delivery speed.

Recommend the development of new solutions or the effective reuse of existing components and services.

Lead assigned projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring successful delivery across multiple locations.

Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to address business needs, solve technical challenges, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Stay current with industry trends, software engineering practices, cloud technologies, and AI-driven development approaches.

Participates in system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.

Assess requirements related to reporting, security, performance, scalability, and infrastructure to support effective solution design.

Participate in system design, development, testing, validation, deployment, and documentation activities.

Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and expertise to resolve complex programming and design challenges.

Author and review technical specifications, architecture documents, process flows, and design artifacts.

Review testing outcomes, document test activities, and ensure timely remediation of identified defects.

Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions to minimize rework and project delays.

Support production applications, including participation in on-call rotations when required.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Engineering, or a related field.

Five (5) to Eight (8) years of professional software engineering or application development experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise‑grade distributed applications and services.

Hands‑on experience utilizing AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Bedrock, and similar platforms throughout the SDLC.

Strong experience applying AI-assisted development techniques for code generation, testing, documentation, automation, and software modernization initiatives.

Hands‑on experience with Python and scripting languages to build automation solutions, AI-assisted workflows, and developer productivity tools.

Hands on experience in Java/J2EE, Spring, RESTful API, SOAP Services, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, JPA/Hibernate, Microservices, Angular.

Strong foundational knowledge in Object‑Oriented Design Principles, Data Structures, Algorithms, SQL/NoSQL, Operating Systems, and Software Engineering.

Strong experience in code optimization and tuning.

Experience translating requirements into low level technical design.

Experience in testing frameworks JUnit, TestNG , Mockito or Spock.

Competent in design and implementation for reliability, availability, scalability, and performance.

Competent in software engineering tools and best practices.

Experience with Waterfall, Agile SDMs.

Strong problem‑solving skills and handling of on‑call responsibilities.

Strong knowledge in using CI/CD, DevOps procedures for building/deploying applications.

Nice to have:

Experience in Enterprise Integration Patterns and Frameworks.

Knowledge/experience with cloud concepts and implementation.

Licenses/Certifications:

Preferred to have any certification in machine learning/python or AI technologies.

Education:

Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience:

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Travel:

Less than 25%

Workstyle:

Hybrid

Compensation:

The 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.

Benefits:

• 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)
• parental leave

To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

Company Culture:

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 firm

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.

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Corporate Overview:

Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.

Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well‑being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever‑evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide‑ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people‑first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.