St. Petersburg, FL, US
13 days ago
Lead Backend Java Engineer
This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 4 per week in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office.Job Summary:As part of a development technology team, the individual analyzes business requirements and problems and drives research to design quality technical solutions. This individual will be involved in portions of the full systems life cycle (based on experience/skills) and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting application software that is delivered on time and within budget. Handles complex problems independently and demonstrates analytical thinking. Can make judgments and recommendations based on the analysis and interpretation of data.Essential Duties Responsibilities: • Analyzes system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between impacted components and sub systems.• Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or to 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.• Participates in software system testing and validation procedures, programming and documentation.• Provides technical advice and assists in solving programming problems.• Ensures proper analysis of problems and programming approaches to prevent rework and schedule slippage.• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.• Work on bug resolution and application improvements, such as performance and maintainability.• Participate actively in discussions, presentations and decisions about front-end development and application design.• Experience in the following areas: project management, enterprise implementation, leadership experience, strategic planning, business acumen, application development, change management. • May occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilitiesThis position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 4 per week in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office.Job Summary:As part of a development technology team, the individual analyzes business requirements and problems and drives research to design quality technical solutions. This individual will be involved in portions of the full systems life cycle (based on experience/skills) and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting application software that is delivered on time and within budget. Handles complex problems independently and demonstrates analytical thinking. Can make judgments and recommendations based on the analysis and interpretation of data.Essential Duties Responsibilities: • Analyzes system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between impacted components and sub systems.• Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or to 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.• Participates in software system testing and validation procedures, programming and documentation.• Provides technical advice and assists in solving programming problems.• Ensures proper analysis of problems and programming approaches to prevent rework and schedule slippage.• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.• Work on bug resolution and application improvements, such as performance and maintainability.• Participate actively in discussions, presentations and decisions about front-end development and application design.• Experience in the following areas: project management, enterprise implementation, leadership experience, strategic planning, business acumen, application development, change management. • May occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Full stack development experience in Java, J2EE with working knowledge of Spring, ORM (Hibernate preferred), Spring Boot
• Experience writing Database queries in PL/SQL, Functions, on Oracle.
• Knowledge of cache implementations preferred but not required
• Knowledge of MongoDB, Python, and Containers is a plus.
• Analyzes complex system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between impacted components and sub systems.
• Makes 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.

Education/Previous Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Computer Science, MIS or related degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant development or engineering experience or combination of education, training and experience.
• Five (5) years of full stack development experience in Java, J2EE with working knowledge of Spring, ORM (Hibernate preferred), Spring Boot
• Five (5) years of experience writing Database queries in PL/SQL, Functions, on Oracle.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Full stack development experience in Java, J2EE with working knowledge of Spring, ORM (Hibernate preferred), Spring Boot
• Experience writing Database queries in PL/SQL, Functions, on Oracle.
• Knowledge of cache implementations preferred but not required
• Knowledge of MongoDB, Python, and Containers is a plus.
• Analyzes complex system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between impacted components and sub systems.
• Makes 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.

Education/Previous Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Computer Science, MIS or related degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant development or engineering experience or combination of education, training and experience.
• Five (5) years of full stack development experience in Java, J2EE with working knowledge of Spring, ORM (Hibernate preferred), Spring Boot
• Five (5) years of experience writing Database queries in PL/SQL, Functions, on Oracle.

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 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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