Job Description

Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Principal Full Stack Engineer to help architect and build the next generation of our Wealth Management platform, supporting the evolving needs of our Asset Management Services (AMS) business. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies including Angular, Java Spring, Oracle, NoSQL databases, Kafka, and more. Job Description This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds - flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 2-3 per week averagingdays per month in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office. Job Details: As a Principal Engineer on the AMS Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing enterprise-grade solutions that empower Raymond James Financial Advisors and streamline end-to-end processing. You will be a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in Java and strong front-end experience (preferably Angular), capable of driving architectural decisions, mentoring developers, and delivering high-quality solutions with minimal oversight. You will work across the full software development lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of scalable, maintainable systems. Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Stakeholders, and Development teams to analyze complex business problems and system requirements.
• Architect, design, and implement robust full-stack solutions using Angular, Java (Spring, Spring Boot) and Oracle.
• Champion software engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and performance optimization.
• Lead code reviews, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior and junior developers.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges to improve delivery timelines and system stability.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation and adherence to internal standards and validation procedures.
• Partner with Development Managers, Engineers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Stay current with emerging technologies; lead proof-of-concept initiatives and recommend system enhancements to improve system performance and maintainability..
• Leverage Generative AI tools to enhance application intelligence and developer productivity.
• Participate in production support rotations and respond to escalated issues as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

• Expert-level front-end development experience with Angular.
• Strong understanding of component-driven architecture and reusable UI patterns.
• Deep proficiency in back-end development using Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, and Microservices architecture.
• Extensive experience with Oracle databases, SQL optimization, and NoSQL technologies (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
• Proficiency with messaging systems such as JMS and Kafka.
• Solid grasp of RESTful API design, event-driven architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Datadog, Dynatrace, or Splunk.
• Experience using Generative AI tools (e.g., OpenAI, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini) to enhance productivity.
• Background in financial services, particularly wealth management, is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architectural direction.

Experience:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale software applications.
• 7+ years of experience in back-end development using Java (Java 8+), Spring, Spring Boot, REST, SOAP, and Microservices.
• 3+ years of experience in front-end development using Angular.

Education Bachelor's: Computer and Information Science (Required) Work Experience General Experience - More than 15 years Certifications Travel Less than 25% 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.

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