Lead Engineer - Full Stack Application Development

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a hands-on, technically exceptional Lead Engineer to join our high-performing trading software engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to help architect and build world-class trading applications that empower Raymond James financial advisors and drive innovation in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate is not only a seasoned engineer but also a technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about clean architecture, and is eager to roll up their sleeves to write code, solve complex problems, and mentor others. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our trading platforms by delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.

Job Description

This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds - flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 2-3 per week averaging 10-12 days per month in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office.

Responsibilities :

• Lead by example as a hands-on engineer, writing production-grade code and driving best practices.
• Design, and develop modern web applications using Angular / React, Java, and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain high-throughput microservices and event-driven systems.
• Integrate with Oracle and NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs and messaging systems (JMS, Kafka).
• Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
• Apply Generative AI tools to enhance application intelligence and developer productivity.
• Implement robust monitoring and observability using tools like Datadog, Dynatrace, or Splunk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to technical strategy and architectural decisions.

Skills & Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education

Bachelor's : Computer and Information Science (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

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 :

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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