• Lead Full Stack Developer

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


    _This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month._

    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.

    Skills:

    + 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.

    Preferred Skills:

    + 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.