• Lead Oracle Developer

    Raymond James Financial, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL)


    _This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in the office 8-10 days per month at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location._

     

    _Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future._

    Key Responsibilities

    + Optimize database and query performance to meet strict SLAs (e.g., <2 seconds response time).

    + Analyze execution plans and recommend strategies for indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.

    + Collaborate with DBAs to validate and implement performance tuning recommendations.

    + Oversee and enhance ETL/ELT workflows using **Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)** , ensuring scalability, efficiency, and data quality.

    + Leverage **AWS services** (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, DMS) for cloud-based data ingestion, transformation, and storage.

    + Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

    + Translate complex technical decisions into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    + Ensure data solutions align with business goals, compliance standards, and industry best practices.

    Required Qualifications

    + 7+ years of experience in data engineering within enterprise-scale environments.

    + Proven expertise in **Oracle performance tuning** , including query optimization, execution plans, indexing, partitioning, and parallelism.

    + Strong proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.

    + Hands-on experience with **Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)** .

    + Solid understanding of data warehouse design, ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling.

    + Experience with **AWS data services** (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, DMS).

    + Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding technical teams.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Prior experience in **Wealth Management** or **Financial Services** .

    + Advanced expertise in **Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)** .

    + Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and security standards in financial environments.

     

    Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

    To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate should demonstrate:

    + **Strategic Thinking** : Ability to align data engineering efforts with business objectives.

    + **Collaboration** : Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams including DBAs, analysts, and business stakeholders.

    + **Problem Solving** : Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.

    + **Adaptability** : Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving cloud and hybrid data environment.

    + **Mentorship** : Passion for developing talent and fostering a high-performing team culture.

    + **Integrity & Accountability** : Commitment to delivering reliable, secure, and compliant data solutions.