Senior Java Backend Engineer

Job Description Summary

Writes, debugs, executes and maintains the source code for software applications. Typically works under the direction of a Lead Developer. Likely to involve working closely with business analysts to ensure requirements are clear and well understood, with other developers to ensure the approach and code can be integrated, and with the application software testers to support their testing plans and resolve bugs. Also needs to conduct their own unit tests and ensure their code meets any performance 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 

• Enhance existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet business requirements.

• Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.

• Partner with a cross-functional team to imagine, design, develop, and test.

• Participate in the development, code reviews, testing, deployment, and delivery of large-scale software applications, systems, and services.

• Build relationships with Engineers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers across various teams.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement workarounds, log and track defects, and ensure timely resolution to maintain system stability and performance.

• Stay up to date with tools, trends, technologies and frameworks and develop proof of concepts.

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

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

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

• Ensures proper analysis of problems and programming approaches to prevent rework and schedule slippage.

• May occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Java 8+), Spring, Spring Boot, REST, SOAP, and Microservices.

• Expertise in developing rules bases systems in Rules Engines like ODM, Drools.

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design, and design patterns.

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, integration frameworks, and distributed caching strategies.

• Skilled in analyzing logs, writing complex SQL queries for data validation and fixes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver timely incident resolution and root cause analysis.

• Experience in monitoring applications, troubleshooting production issues

• Experience with Distributed Caching Products like Redis

• Develop and manage RESTful APIs and messaging systems (JMS, Kafka).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.

• Implement robust monitoring and observability using tools like Datadog, Dynatrace, or Splunk.

• Apply Generative AI tools to enhance application intelligence and developer productivity.

• Experience in financial services or enterprise-scale applications is preferred.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

Travel

Workstyle

Hybrid

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.