Senior Java Software Engineer | Bank Technology

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James seeks a Senior Software Engineer to build high-priority integration components and web applications for the core banking platform, Fiserv Signature Domestic. This role operates on a hybrid schedule with three in-office days weekly at the St.

Petersburg, FL corporate office, collaborating with IT Analysts and business users. You will design, code, test, implement, maintain, and support applications across the SDLC, with growth potential into a full-stack role using Java, Oracle,

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting data-driven multi-tier applications.
• Strong Java/J2EE, RESTful APIs, JSON; solid SDLC experience.
• Experience with Spring, Hibernate, Spring Boot; familiarity with JIRA, DevOps, Jenkins, GIT, JUnit.
• Nice to have: Oracle DB, Angular 16+, HTML5, CSS, TypeScript, AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Integrate APIs and perform light Oracle database work on integrations.
• Develop web applications using Java, Oracle, and Angular.
• Collaborate with Lead Engineers to maintain standards and share knowledge.
• Participate in SDLC activities: design, code, test, deploy, and document.
• Support and troubleshoot production systems and perform code reviews.
• Adapt to non-standard shifts and on-call as needed.

Skills

Java/J2EE

RESTful APIs

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Hibernate ORM

JSON

JIRA

DevOps

Jenkins

GIT

JUnit

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Data Science

High School Diploma

Tools

Postman

Swagger

Splunk

Oracle DB

Job description

Job Description Summary Note: This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds - flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office. This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

As part of the application development IT team supporting Raymond James Bank, this Senior Software Engineer will build high-priority integration components and web applications for the core banking platform, Fiserv Signature Domestic. In recent years, there has been increased focus at the Bank on automating and integrating business processes across applications. This role will work with various inputs into integrations, call enterprise services for supplemental data and interact with the proprietary banking API. As the integration components grow, so does the need for support, in addition to new builds. In addition to integrations, there will be opportunity to work on web applications and the potential to grow into a full-stack Engineer. This individual will be involved in the full SDLC and will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting application software. This role works closely with the IT Analysts on the team, but they also interact directly with business users during testing and production support. After sufficient business domain ramp-up time, this individual will become the primary point of contact on some of the applications; handles complex problems independently and demonstrates analytical thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities of this role will primarily focus on API integrations and light Oracle database work associated with the integrations, but over time it can expand into other custom application development, using Java, Oracle database and Angular technology skillsets within the Banking business domain.
• Company approved AI code generation/testing tools will be encouraged for greater efficiency.
• Analyze business requirements, provide technical solutions/recommendations, identify tasks and corresponding estimates.
• Enhance existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
• Develop new routine applications to meet business requirements.
• Analyze system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between impacted components and sub systems.
• Team collaboration is key for this role; follow guidance of Lead Engineers to maintain standards and design patterns, as well as provide guidance to others in areas of expertise, as needed.
• Make recommendations towards the development of new code or the reuse of existing code.
• May recommend new technologies and methodologies to management for meeting business needs, resolving problems and exploiting opportunities.
• Remains current with new technologies.
• Participate in software system testing, deployments, validation procedures and technical documentation.
• Write and/or review system specifications, including output requirements and flow charts.
• Assists in preparing project plans by providing tasks and estimates of effort.
• Perform Developer Integration Testing; document test results.
• Ensure proper analysis of problems and programming approaches to prevent rework and delays.
• Occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Previous Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) or years of experience in Design, Development and Support of Data-Driven, highly scalable multi-tier applications.
• Required: Write clean and maintainable code. Strong background in Java/J2EE programming. Strong experience in working at all stages of SDLC. Strong background in building and consuming JSON-based RESTful APIs. Working knowledge of Spring and ORM (Hibernate preferred) and Spring Boot. Good knowledge working with TFS or JIRA, Dev Ops, Jenkins, GIT and Junit. Good knowledge working with tools such as Splunk, Postman, Swagger. Working in a modified Agile team environment.
• Preferred: Financial industry background is a plus. Experience with some job scheduling tool is a plus. Oracle database experience is a plus to have. AI tool (GitHub copilot, Claude, etc. ) experience is nice to have. Angular 16 or onwards, HTML 5, CSS and Typescript is a nice to have.

Licenses/Certifications

None required.

Education

• Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s
• Computer Engineering, Bachelor’s
• Data Science, Bachelor’s
• High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

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. 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 firm

At 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.

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.