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Principal Engineer - Application Development

Raymond James Financial Inc
Saint Petersburg, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
Job Description Summary

Job Description

DUTIES:
  • Analyzes complex system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between affected components and sub system.
  • Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code.
  • Leads assigned projects, including assigning tasks, coordinating efforts, and monitoring performance across cross functional teams and multiple sites.
  • Makes recommendations towards 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 system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
  • Provides technical advice/expertise and assists in solving programming problems.
  • Writes and/or reviews system specifications, including output requirements and flow charts.
  • Reviews test results; documents test activities, and records remedial actions.
  • Ensures proper analysis of problems and approaches to prevent rework and schedule slippage.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Take rotations for production support.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field.
  • Six (6) years of experience in any occupation with Information Technology or related experience.
  • Six (6) years in any occupation with Information Technology, or related experience. Six (6) years of experience working with Java, REST, SOAP, Micro Services or Service Oriented Architecture.
  • Three (3) years of experience working with Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, Solution Architecture, Design Patterns, Integration Frameworks, SQL, NOSQL, Java Script tools & technologies.
  • Three (3) years of experience in Database programming (Oracle and SQL Server), PL/SQL.
  • Must include: Deep understanding of software engineering practices, object-oriented analysis & design, design patterns, Coding modularity, Prototypes, and algorithms
  • Experience in working with CI/CD based tools and technologies.

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

Salary: $153,000

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 : $153,000

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