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# Lead Engineer, Applications Development

- **Company:** Raymond James Financial, Inc.
- **Location:** St. Petersburg, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $157,851.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, IBM WebSphere MQ, Java Message Service (JMS), Spring Framework, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466657218&tx=JT10092UYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, Engineering (any), or related.
 * Five (5) years in any occupation with development, engineering, or related experience.
 * Five (5) years in any occupation with development, engineering, or related experience must include:
 * Developing Java based reliable and scalable enterprise web applications; Micro services architecture and enterprise integration design patterns; JavaScript, Typescript and functional programming;
 * Java programming and object-oriented design and development;
 * Scrum oriented Agile methodologies;
 * Modern Front End UI development frameworks such as Angular, React; Relational databases such as Oracle and SQL Server;
 * Spring Framework; IBM MQ and JMS based Message Oriented Middleware; Cloud Computing and Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

## Description

* Analyzes complex system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between impacted components and sub systems.
 * Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or to reuse of existing code.
 * Leads or participates in assigned projects, including assigning tasks, coordinating efforts, and monitoring performance.
 * May recommend new technologies and methodologies to management for meeting business needs, resolving problems and exploiting opportunities. Remains current with new technologies.
 * Participates in software system testing and validation procedures, programming and documentation.
 * Provides technical advice and assists in solving programming problems. Writes and/or reviews system specifications, including output requirements and flow charts.
 * Reviews test results; documents test activities, and records remedial actions. Ensures proper analysis of problems and programming approaches to prevent rework and schedule slippage.
 * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.