Senior Engineer, Application Development

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves enhancing and maintaining Java-based applications, developing new solutions by analyzing requirements, and applying strong software engineering principles. The engineer will design, develop, and manage RESTful APIs and backend integration components, troubleshoot defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the SDLC. The position also requires staying current with Java technologies, recommending code improvements, supporting testing, conducting root-cause analysis, and participating in on-call rotations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related.
Five (5) years in any occupation with development or engineering experience.
Five (5) years in any occupation with development or engineering experience must include: Experience with Java, Spring, SpringBoot, Hibernate/JPA, web services – REST/SOAP, JMS, MDB, CXF, and SLF4J.
Experience of relational DBMS technologies like SQL Server.
Experience with REST architecture.
Experience with NodeJS.
Experience working in continuous integration environment leveraging open-source tools such as Jenkins or Git.
Experience with SDLC lifecycle for agile & waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

Enhance and maintain Java-based applications and contribute to the development of new solutions.
Apply strong software engineering principles, including object-oriented design, design patterns, and core Java best practices.
Design, develop, and manage RESTful APIs and backend integration components.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex production and application defects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and deliver scalable Java applications and services.
Participate in all stages of the SDLC, including development, code reviews, testing, deployment, and release activities.
Work closely with Development Managers, Engineers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers.
Stay current with emerging Java frameworks, tools, and technologies; build proof-of-concepts as needed.
Recommend improvements to existing codebases and promote reuse of components.
Support testing and validation procedures; review test results, document findings, and take corrective actions.
Conduct proper root-cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
Participate in on-call rotations and occasional non-standard work hours.
Perform other development-related duties as assigned.