Job Description Summary
Note: This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in office 50% of the total number of business days in a given month in the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office.This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.
Job Description
The Senior Engineer will analyze business requirements, design technical solutions, and support application development centered around Oracle Database and PL/SQL. This role may participate in multiple phases of the systems development lifecycle and will be responsible for design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of core database applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze system requirements and define interactions between components.
Recommend approaches for new development or reuse of existing code.
Lead small to medium projects, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
Identify and recommend new technologies and methodologies.
Evaluate reporting, cost, security, and infrastructure needs.
Participate in testing, validation, and documentation activities.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot programming issues.
Write and review system specifications and technical documentation.
Contribute to project planning and execution.
Review test results and document corrective actions.
Ensure strong root‑cause analysis and reduce rework/schedule impacts.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education/Previous Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of application development experience, with strong emphasis on Oracle Database and PL/SQL.
Financial services industry experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Technical Knowledge:
Oracle, PL/SQL
REST APIs, Java, Data Structures
UI/UX exposure is a bonus
Technical Skills:
Strong experience with:
Stored Procedures, Functions, PL/SQL
ETL & data streaming concepts
Reporting and backend application development
Oracle & MS SQL Databases
Java 11, REST/SOAP APIs
Familiarity with:
CI/CD, Jenkins, DevOps
Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Hibernate
Angular, JavaScript, CSS
ORM experience and banking/financial domain exposure strongly preferred.
Ability to support application development teams and document business processes.
Ability to:
Solve complex problems independently with strong analytical thinking.
Make sound recommendations based on data and system analysis.
Communicate clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Build collaborative relationships and maintain client focus.
Stay current with industry and technology trends.
Work occasional non‑standard hours, including nights/weekends/on‑call.
Licenses/Certifications:
None required.
Education
Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Computer Engineering, High School (HS) (Required)Work Experience
General Experience - 3 to 6 yearsCertifications
Travel
Less than 25%Workstyle
HybridThe 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.
#LI-NM1Skills Required
- Minimum five years of application development experience
- Strong emphasis on Oracle Database and PL/SQL
- Financial services industry experience
What We Do
Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF). Through its three broker/dealer subsidiaries, Raymond James Financial has approximately 8,400 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.18 trillion (as of 9/30/2021). Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.
