• Principal Engineer - Application Development

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


    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.

    Job Summary:

    We are seeking a hands-on, technically exceptional Principal 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.

    Responsibilities:

    + Lead by example as a hands-on engineer, writing production-grade code and driving best practices.

    + Architect, 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.

    Skills & Qualifications:

    + 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.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + 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.