• Lead Data Engineer, Oracle Development

    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._

    Responsibilities

    + **Project Leadership:** Manage full development lifecycle—from requirements gathering to deployment—ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

    + **Oracle Development:** Design and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas for performance and scalability.

    + **Database Optimization:** Analyze system performance and implement strategies for efficient data storage and retrieval.

    + **Data Engineering:** Use Pandas and Spark for data transformation, analysis, and manipulation.

    + **Python Development:** Build and maintain robust Python applications and automation scripts.

    + **CI/CD Automation:** Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and other tools to streamline build, test, and deployment processes.

    + **Team Mentorship:** Lead and mentor junior developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.

    + **Documentation:** Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation for all development efforts.

    Skills** **:

    + **Experience:** 10+ years in software development, with a strong focus on Python and Oracle databases.

    + **Technical Proficiency:** Expertise in SQL, Oracle, Python/Spark, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Pandas, and CI/CD practices.

    + **Optimization Skills:** Solid understanding of database performance tuning and best practices.

    + **Leadership:** Demonstrated success in leading development teams and managing complex projects.

    + **Analytical Thinking:** Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.

    + **Communication:** Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

    + **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

    Preferred Qualifications

    + **Certifications:** Credentials in Oracle, Python, Kubernetes, or CI/CD tools.

    + **Agile Experience:** Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

    + **Cloud Knowledge:** Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.