Job Description Summary As a Lead Developer on our Enterprise Services team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering technical solutions that power critical applications across the organization. This is not just a coding role—it’s an opportunity to shape architecture, influence technology strategy, and solve complex challenges that impact millions of transactions daily. You will own activities across all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and architectural excellence. Job Description This position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation to be in the office 3 days per week at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location. Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. Skills and Responsibilities: Overall 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering discipline Extensive (7+ years of hands-on) experience working with Java 8+. REST, SOAP, Micro Services and Service Oriented and Even Driven Architectures Extensive (7+ years of hands-on) Experience working with Spring, Spring Boot, Solution Architecture, Design Patterns, Integration Frameworks, SQL, NOSQL Experience with near/distributed caches and strategies e.g. Redis, Apache Ignite Experience taking rotations for production support and addressing issues on time Experience mentoring junior developers and offshore team including reviewing quality of deliverables (design, code and timelines) Experience optimizing API performance – API resiliency, caching frameworks and streaming/messaging platforms Kafka and MQ Deep understanding of software engineering practices, object-oriented analysis & design, design patterns, Coding modularity, Prototypes and algorithms. Excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Experience with monitoring tools like Datadog, Dynatrace, Splunk Experience with CI/CD using Jenkins Experience with AWS is a is a plus Experience with AL, ML, NLP is a plus Financial services experience highly preferred. Education Bachelor’s - Completed (Required) Work Experience General Experience – 10 to 15 years Certifications Travel 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. Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch. Join our Talent Network to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you. Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.

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