Raymond James · 16 hours ago
Principal Engineer, Application Development
Saint Petersburg, Florida - United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expRaymond James is a financial services firm seeking a hands-on, technically exceptional Principal Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team. The role involves architecting and delivering mission-critical applications, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation in software solutions for financial advisors.
BankingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceWealth Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Write production-grade code and enforce engineering best practices through hands-on leadership
Modernization of core applications to improve performance, security, adaptability, and maintenance
Drive containerization strategy and deployment modernization using Docker and Kubernetes
Implement advanced caching strategies with Redis for low-latency performance
Migrate applications to leverage modern authentication best practices
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
Qualification
Required
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and shape architectural strategy
Deep expertise in .Net Core C#, Code as Configuration, and designing scalable microservices architectures
Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and event-driven system patterns
Proficiency in Azure development
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with SQL Server or Oracle databases, including schema design and integration
Experience with OAuth\SAML\OpenID or similar authentication standards
Solid grasp of Agile methodologies (TFS), source control (Git), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), and DevOps practices
Bachelor's: Computer and Information Science (Required)
General Experience – 10 to 15 years
Preferred
Background in financial services domains such as wealth management is desirable but not required
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
Experience in API management using Apigee for secure, scalable integrations
Practical experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Company
Raymond James
Raymond James provides a range of investment banking services focused on the telecommunications and communications sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1983-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Shoukry
Chief Executive Officer
James Sickling
COO - Fixed Income
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