Raymond James Financial, Inc

Sr Backend Application Developer

Raymond James Financial, Inc$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Java 8 and J2EE development
  • Proficiency in Spring Framework and ORM technologies (JPA/Hibernate)
  • Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles
  • Experience in building scalable microservices using Spring Boot
  • Familiarity with database queries and PL/SQL in Oracle
  • Knowledge of messaging systems such as JMS (IBM MQ, ActiveMQ)
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit and Mockito

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex system requirements and identify program interactions
  • Recommend the development of new or reusable code
  • Lead assigned projects and coordinate tasks across teams
  • Advise on new technologies and methodologies to improve business solutions
  • Evaluate information for reporting formats, costs, and security for hardware configurations
  • Participate in system testing, validation, and documentation
  • Provide technical expertise to resolve complex programming issues

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Disability benefits and retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Parental leave and additional discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description

Job Description Summary

Writes, debugs, executes, and maintains source code for software applications. Typically works under the direction of a Lead Developer. Works closely with business analysts to ensure requirements are clear and well understood, with other developers to ensure solutions and code can be integrated, and with application software testers to support testing plans and resolve defects. Conducts unit testing and ensures code meets performance and quality standards.

Job Description

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

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

Responsibilities

  • Analyzes complex system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between affected components and subsystems.

  • Makes recommendations for the development of new code or the reuse of existing code.

  • Leads assigned projects, including assigning tasks, coordinating efforts, and monitoring performance across cross-functional teams and multiple sites.

  • Recommends new technologies and methodologies to management to meet business needs, resolve problems, and exploit opportunities; remains current with emerging technologies.

  • Obtains and evaluates information related to reporting formats, costs, and security requirements to determine appropriate hardware configurations.

  • Participates in system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation activities.

  • Provides technical advice and expertise and assists in resolving complex programming issues.

  • Writes and/or reviews system specifications, including output requirements and process flow diagrams.

  • Reviews test results; documents test activities; and records corrective and remedial actions.

  • Ensures thorough problem analysis and applies preventive approaches to avoid rework and schedule slippage.

Skills:

The required five (5) years of experience must include:

  • Java 8 and J2EE development

  • Spring Framework and ORM technologies (JPA/Hibernate)

  • Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles

  • Building highly scalable microservices using Spring Boot

  • Database queries, PL/SQL, and functions in Oracle

  • Messaging systems experience with JMS (IBM MQ, ActiveMQ)

  • Unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito

  • Experience with caching technologies is a plus. 

  • Familiarity with the AI ecosystem and related technologies is preferred. 

  • Experience with Kafka or similar messaging platforms is desirable. 

  • Exposure to Apigee or other API gateway solutions would be an added advantage. 

  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services is a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelor’s: Computer Engineering

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

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.

 

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

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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