Lead Engineer - Java Full Stack

Job Description

Summary

As part of our Compliance, Supervision, Risk & Audit (CSRA) IT Team, a Lead Engineer will serve as a lead developer to design, code the innovative, scalable, and efficient technology solutions. You will lead the transformation of business requirement into technical design, develop the code, perform unit and integrating testing, deploy the applications, support, enhance the application.

This role requires a blend of business acumen, technical expertise, and leadership to influence outcomes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes complex system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between impacted components and sub systems.
• Make recommendations towards the development of new code or to reuse of existing code.
• Leads or participates in assigned projects, including assigning tasks, coordinating efforts, and monitoring performance.
• May recommend new technologies and methodologies to management for meeting business needs, resolving problems and exploiting opportunities. Remains current with new technologies.
• Obtains and evaluates information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.
• Participates in software system testing and validation procedures, programming and documentation.
• Provides technical advice and assists in solving programming problems.
• Writes and/or reviews system specifications, including output requirements and flow charts.
• Assists in preparing project plans using project management tools.
• Reviews test results; documents test activities, and records remedial actions.
• Ensures proper analysis of problems and programming approaches to prevent rework and schedule slippage.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Technical Skills/Experience:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or related degree.
• 5+ years’ experience with Java, Spring, Spring boot, Python, Angular (or comparable UI framework)
• 5+ years developing in a financial services organization. Experience supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) areas preferred.
• Relational database expertise (SQL, joins, indexes, aggregation)
• Good understanding of OO fundamentals
• Detailed understanding of REST / SOAP interfaces
• Understanding of SDLC and different methodologies, Agile
• Cloud experience such as AWS, Glue, S3, Terraform are plus
• Use of AI tools is a plus
• May occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities.
• Education
• Bachelor’s (Required)
• Work Experience
• General Experience - 6 to 10 years
• Certifications
• 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.
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