Lead Full Stack Developer

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-sufficient Lead Full Stack Developer with deep expertise in Java and strong leadership-level experience in Angular development. This role is central to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Relationship Management Center application. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary developer responsible for designing and implementing new features independently, enhancing existing functionality, and supporting Document Management components within the Java ecosystem. This position requires a proactive, independent learner who can take ownership of complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality solutions with minimal oversight. The candidate will work across the full software development lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of enterprise-grade solutions. Job Description This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month.

Requirements

8+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Java 8+), Spring, Spring Boot, REST, SOAP, and Microservices .
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design, and design patterns.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, integration frameworks, and distributed caching strategies.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Exposure to streaming technologies such as Kafka is a plus.
Experience in financial services or enterprise-scale applications is preferred.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Data Science, High School (HS) (Required)
General Experience - 6 to 10 years
Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years

Nice To Haves

Experience with Angular or other modern front-end frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to architectural discussions and influence technical direction.
Self-starter with a passion for learning and solving complex problems.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the L ead Java developer for the Relationship Management Center, driving backend feature development and system enhancements.
Design, develop, and implement scalable and maintainable solutions leveraging Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
Make informed architectural and technical design decisions , ensuring long-term maintainability, extensibility, and performance.
Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into robust technical implementations.
Support, maintain, and enhance existing document management functionality within the Java environment.
Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other engineering partners to ensure alignment with business goals and enterprise architectural standards.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and team members.
Conduct code reviews, contribute to system testing activities, and support validation procedures.
Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, including modular design, secure coding standards, and CI/CD pipelines.
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance overall system quality and performance.
Participate in production support rotations and respond to escalated issues as needed.