Lead Engineer – Full Stack Application Development

Raymond James•St Petersburg, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Expert-level, hands-on experience with Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
Deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Microservices architecture.
Strong experience with Oracle databases, SQL optimization, and NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
Proficiency in messaging systems like JMS and Kafka.
Solid understanding of RESTful API design, event-driven architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Datadog, Dynatrace, Splunk).
Experience with Generative AI tools (e.g., OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot).
Background in financial services (trading, wealth management) is a strong plus.
Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science (Required)
General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with DevOps tools (Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architectural direction.

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.