Associate Director of Software Engineer

Raymond James • Saint Petersburg, FL

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Associate Director of Software Engineering to lead the development and ongoing support of our next-generation Recruiting Portal. This role will be responsible for building a high-performing engineering team from the ground up, advancing the technical strategy, and delivering a scalable, user-friendly platform that optimizes the recruiting process. This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month. Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience building and scaling web applications or platforms.
• Strong understanding of modern front-end and back-end technologies (e.g., Angular/React, Java, Oracle, cloud platforms).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Information Technology, High School (HS) (Required)
• General Experience - 6 to 10 years, Manager Experience - 3 to 6 years

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Previous experience in solution architecture.
• Familiarity with data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG).

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a software engineering team focused on designing, developing, and maintaining a modern recruiting portal.
• Contribute to, and advance, the architecture and technology stack in alignment with business goals and scalability needs.
• Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Establish engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and agile methodologies.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of the recruiting platform.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees