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Lead Engineer, Applications Development

Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Job Description Summary

Job Description

DUTIES:

  • Analyze 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.
  • Lead or participate 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. Remain current with new technologies.
  • Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.
  • Participate in software system testing and validation procedures, programming and documentation.
  • Provide technical advice and assists in solving programming problems.
  • Write and/or review system specifications, including output requirements and flow charts.
  • Assist in preparing project plans using project management tools.
  • Review test results; document test activities, and record remedial actions.
  • Ensure proper analysis of problems and programming approaches to prevent rework and schedule slippage.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Adhere to industry best practices, including design patterns, coding standards, and modular development principles.
  • Build modular, enterprise-scale applications with integrated reporting solutions such as Jasper Reports.
  • Perform enterprise implementations, including change management and process governance.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or related.
  • Five (5) years in any occupation with development, engineering, or related experience.
  • Five (5) years in any occupation with development, engineering, or related experience must include:
  • Experience developing enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies, including Spring Framework, Spring Boot, RESTful and SOAP services, ORM tools, and implementing caching strategies;
  • Experience with Oracle DBMS, specializing in writing optimized SQL queries for large datasets;
  • Experience in production support leveraging tools Splunk and SQL Developer; DevOps tools including Jenkins and Git;
  • Experience designing event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka or AWS S3; Experience in messaging systems, multi-threading, and core Java frameworks; Agile SCRUM and Waterfall methodologies including SDLC; and Technical leadership, change management and application development.

SALARY :

$145,642 per year

Education

Work Experience

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.

Salary : $145,642

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