Raymond James Financial, Inc

Lead Developer

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field.
  • 5 years of development experience in distributed architectures and micro-services.
  • Expertise in SQL Server Management Studio and Oracle Developer with focus on performance optimization.
  • Familiar with SCRUM-oriented Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps.
  • Proficient in Java with frameworks like Spring and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects using Azure DevOps tools and manage team assignments.
  • Develop and monitor SQL queries, stored procedures, and database performance.
  • Troubleshoot application outages and collaborate for resolution.
  • Establish automated alerts for application performance issues.
  • Document technical specifications and maintain standard operating procedures.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work style with flexibility.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Retirement savings plan options with employer contribution.
  • Parental leave and disability benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

Job Description

DUTIES:
  • Leads and participates in assigned projects using Azure DevOps tools.
  • Writes and/or supplements work item instructions (PBIs) that provide technical direction.
  • Assign tasks to balance workload and capacity.
  • Updates assignments as priorities shift.
  • Provides regular assessment of team member code quality and proofing pull requests to prevent rework and schedule slippage.
  • Fulfills Java and/or Angular using IntelliJ IDEA and/or Visual Studio as capacity allows.
  • Develops normalized table structures, complex stored procedures, and views in SQL Server Management Studio and Oracle Developer.
  • Troubleshoots, monitors, and reports on application availability and performance using Splunk, Dynatrace, and Data Dog.
  • Responds quickly to application outages; collaborates with other technical teams to resolve downstream failures; proposes novel interim solutions to maintain business activities until outage is resolved.
  • Monitors application performance and availability.
  • Establishes and maintains automated alerts to identify performance concerns approaching minimum service agreements.
  • Communicates and coordinates resolution for breached service levels.
  • Identifies core failure and recommends solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • May recommend new technologies and methodologies to management for meeting business needs within budget constraints, resolving problems and exploiting opportunities. Remains current with new technologies.
  • Stays informed about company standards, expectations, and supported frameworks, ensuring compliance with security and quality standards.
  • Maintains technical specification documentation and Standard Operating Procedures in Confluence.
  • Uses approved AI models in Github Copilot to drive efficiencies and consistency in coding practices.
  • Participate in cross-team technical planning and discussions.
  • Provides advice and assists in solving programming problems.
  • Writes and/or reviews system specifications, including output requirements and flow charts.
  • Ensures accurate and complete production deployments by writing detailed implementation instructions, justifications, and risk assessments in ServiceNow.
  • Schedules and communication releases with business and IT partners.
  • Requests regular status updates and participates in post-deployment validation.
  • Communicates go-live availability to end consumers.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field.
  • Five (5) years of experience in any occupation with development or related experience.
  • Five (5) years of experience in any occupation with development or related experience must include: Distributed Architectures, micro-services, OO background, Distributed Caching (Redis) and Messaging paradigms (MQ);
  • SQL Server Management Studio and Oracle Developer experience including stored procedures and best practices for optimal performance;
  • SCRUM oriented Agile methodologies and Project Management (Azure DevOps);
  • Experience writing clean, scalable code using architectural patterns;
  • Experience in performance optimization including concurrent programming, memory management, and JVM tuning;
  • Java programming language including the following technologies/frameworks:
  • Spring, Spring Boot, Spring DBC templates, Spring caching, Redis, JBoss application server, and Apache CXF;
  • DevOps and collaboration tools including Jenkins, Splunk, GIT, TFS, and Sonar; and command of web development architecture styles/APIs/protocols (REST, SOAP).


SALARY: $145,642 per year

Education

Work Experience

Certifications

Travel
Less than 25%

Workstyle
Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

About Raymond James Financial, Inc

The Raymond James Technology and Communications Investment Banking Group is a committed and thoughtful partner that provides a full range of investment banking services and best practices. The group is comprised of experienced professionals that have extensive investment banking expertise. They leverage the industry expertise of Raymond James' award-winning research department. The group focuses on key sectors within technology and communications including: communications software, communication towers, defense electronics, enterprise software, internet infrastructure services, homeland security, IT services, mobile technology, semiconductors, software-as-a-service, telecommunications equipment, telecommunications infrastructure and support services, and wireless & wireline telecommunications services. They take pride in a client-centric approach to M&A, with focus on delivering independent solutions that creates value for the long term. The outcome of this unique approach may be seen in the successful transactions of their clients, including over 80 public offerings totaling $17 billion and over 85 strategic advisory transactions totaling over $5 billion in value since 1998.

Raymond James Financial, Inc Careers

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Learn more about Raymond James Financial, Inc
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$22.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$862 million
5 Year Trend
+11.6%
Revenue
$8.3 billion
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