Senior Java Software Engineer | Bank Technology

Job Description Summary

Job Description

As part of the application development IT team supporting Raymond James Bank this Senior Software Engineer will build high-priority integration components and web applications for the core banking platform Fiserv Signature recent years there has been increased focus at the Bank on automating and integrating business processes across applications. This role will work with various inputs into integrations call enterprise services for supplemental data and interact with the proprietary banking API. As the integration components grow so does the need for support in addition to new builds.

In addition to integrations there will be opportunity to work on web applications and the potential to grow into a full-stack Engineer. This individual will be involved in the full SDLC and will be responsible for designing coding testing implementing maintaining and supporting application software. This role works closely with the IT Analysts on the team but they also interact directly with business users during testing and production support. After sufficient business domain ramp-up time this individual will become the primary point of contact on some of the applications; handles complex problems independently and demonstrates analytical thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities of this role will primarily focus on API integrations and light Oracle database work associated with the integrations but over time it can expand into other custom application development using Java Oracle database and Angular technology skillsets within the Banking business domain.

• Company approved AI code generation/testing tools will be encouraged for greater efficiency.

• Analyze business requirements provide technical solutions/recommendations identify tasks and corresponding estimates.

• Enhance existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet business requirements.

• Analyze system requirements including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between impacted components and sub systems.

• Team collaboration is key for this role; follow guidance of Lead Engineers to maintain standards and design patterns as well as provide guidance to others in areas of expertise as needed.

• Make recommendations towards the development of new code or the reuse of existing code.

• May recommend new technologies and methodologies to management for meeting business needs resolving problems and exploiting opportunities. Remains current with new technologies.

• Participate in software system testing deployments validation procedures and technical documentation.

• Write and/or review system specifications including output requirements and flow charts.

• Assists in preparing project plans by providing tasks and estimates of effort.

• Perform Developer Integration Testing; document test results.

• Ensure proper analysis of problems and programming approaches to prevent rework and delays.

• Occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Previous Experience:

• Three (3) to five (5) or years of experience in Design Development and Support of Data-Driven highly scalable multi-tier applications.

Required:

• Write clean and maintainable code.

• Strong background in Java/J2EE programming.

• Strong experience in working at all stages of SDLC.

• Strong background in building and consuming JSON-based RESTful APIs.

• Working knowledge of Spring and ORM (Hibernate preferred) and Spring Boot.

• Good knowledge working with TFS or JIRA Dev Ops Jenkins GIT and Junit.

• Good knowledge working with tools such as Splunk Postman Swagger.

• Working in a modified Agile team environment.

Preferred:

• Financial industry background is a plus.

• Experience with some job scheduling tool is a plus.

• Oracle database experience is a plus to have.

• AI tool (GitHub copilot Claude etc. ) experience is nice to have.

• Angular 16 or onwards HTML 5 CSS and Typescript is a nice to have.

Licenses/Certifications:

• None required.

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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 .

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop Collaborate Decide Deliver Improve) to deliver on the firms 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.