Principal Engineer, Java Development (Trading) at Raymond James

Southfield, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Spring Framework, Microservices, RESTful API, Concurrency, JMS, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Oracle, JPA, Agile, Git, CI/CD, DevOps, Generative AI

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description Summary • We are seeking a hands-on, technically exceptional Principal Engineer to join our high-performing Trading Services engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to help architect and deliver world-class services that power the mission-critical trading applications that empower Raymond James financial advisors and drive innovation in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with leadership, thrives in fast-paced environments, and champions clean, modular architecture. You will write production-grade code, optimize complex systems, mentor engineers, and drive innovation through secure, resilient, and high-performance software solutions that shape the future of our trading platforms. 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: Write production-grade code and enforce engineering best practices through hands-on leadership Architect and implement resilient, high-throughput microservices using Java and Spring Boot Drive containerization strategy and deployment modernization using Docker and Kubernetes Design and optimize event-driven architectures leveraging JMS, IBM MQ, and Kafka Implement advanced caching strategies with Ignite and Redis for low-latency performance Optimize data persistence with Oracle and NoSQL databases using JPA/Hibernate and performance tuning techniques Apply generative AI to enhance application intelligence and accelerate developer workflows Establish robust observability frameworks using Datadog, Dynatrace, and Splunk for proactive monitoring Collaborate in Agile environments to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions Mentor engineers, conduct rigorous code reviews, and influence technical strategy and architecture Provide production support during releases and incident resolution Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to maintain technical leadership Skills & Qualifications: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and shape architectural strategy Deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and designing scalable microservices architectures Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and event-driven system patterns Proven understanding of Java concurrency, including thread management, synchronization, and performance tuning, with in-depth knowledge of JVM internals (garbage collection, memory management, runtime profiling) Proficiency in messaging systems such as JMS and Kafka, including message-driven design and integration Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes Extensive experience with Oracle databases, including schema design and integration via JPA, JDBC, and Hibernate Solid grasp of Agile methodologies (TFS), source control (Git), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), and DevOps practices Preferred Qualifications: Background in financial services domains such as trading or wealth management is highly desirable Hands-on experience with generative AI tools, including OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and GitHub Copilot Working knowledge of monitoring and observability platforms such as Datadog, Dynatrace, and Splunk Expertise in API management using Apigee for secure, scalable integrations Practical experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Education Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelor’s: Information Technology, Master's: Computer and Information Science Work Experience General Experience – 10 to 15 years, Manager 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer will write production-grade code, enforce engineering best practices, and architect resilient microservices. They will also mentor engineers and drive innovation in software solutions for trading platforms.