Senior Engineer, Application Development at Raymond James… · Florida

Senior Engineer, Application Development Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida - United States Job Description Summary Job Description DUTIES: Enhance and maintain Java-based applications and contribute to the development of new solutions by analyzing requirements and identifying areas for improvement. Apply strong software engineering principles, including object-oriented design, design patterns, and core Java best practices. Design, develop, and manage RESTful APIs and backend integration components. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex production and application defects to ensure stability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and deliver scalable Java applications and services. Participate in all stages of the SDLC, including development, code reviews, testing, deployment, and release activities. Work closely with Development Managers, Engineers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers to ensure alignment across teams. Stay current with emerging Java frameworks, tools, and technologies; build proof-of-concepts as needed. Recommend improvements to existing codebases and promote reuse of components to enhance efficiency and maintainability. Support testing and validation procedures; review test results, document findings, and take corrective actions as required. Conduct proper root-cause analysis to prevent recurring issues, defects, and schedule impacts. Participate in on-call rotations and occasional non-standard work hours as required. Perform other development-related duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related. Five (5) years in any occupation with development or engineering experience. Five (5) years in any occupation with development or engineering experience must include: Experience with Java, Spring, SpringBoot, Hibernate/JPA, web services – REST/SOAP, JMS, MDB, CXF, and SLF4J; Experience of relational DBMS technologies like SQL Server; Experience with REST architecture, experience with NodeJS; Experience working in continuous integration environment leveraging open-source tools such as Jenkins or Git; Experience with SDLC lifecycle for agile & waterfall methodologies. 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. 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 At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.