Sr Backend Application Developer

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• General Experience - 3 to 6 years
• Certifications

Workstyle

Hybrid

Total Compensation

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Behavioral Expectations

• Develop
• Collaborate
• Decide
• Deliver
• Improve

Company Culture

• 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

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.