Lead Full Stack Developer

**Job Description Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled and self-sufficient Lead Full Stack Developer with deep expertise in Java and strong leadership-level experience in Angular development. This role is central to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Relationship Management Center application. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary developer responsible for designing and implementing new features independently, enhancing existing functionality, and supporting Document Management components within the Java ecosystem. This position requires a proactive, independent learner who can take ownership of complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality solutions with minimal oversight. The candidate will work across the full software development lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of enterprise-grade solutions.**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.***## Responsibilities:* Serve as the **L****ead Java developer** for the Relationship Management Center, driving backend feature development and system enhancements.* Design, develop, and implement scalable and maintainable solutions leveraging Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and related technologies.* Make informed **architectural and technical design decisions**, ensuring long-term maintainability, extensibility, and performance.* Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into robust technical implementations.* Support, maintain, and enhance existing **document management** functionality within the Java environment.* Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other engineering partners to ensure alignment with business goals and enterprise architectural standards.* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and team members.* Conduct code reviews, contribute to system testing activities, and support validation procedures.* Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, including modular design, secure coding standards, and CI/CD pipelines.* Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance overall system quality and performance.* Participate in production support rotations and respond to escalated issues as needed.**Skills:*** 8+ years of hands-on experience with **Java (Java 8+), Spring, Spring Boot, REST, SOAP, and Microservices**.* Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design, and design patterns.* Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, integration frameworks, and distributed caching strategies.* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.* Exposure to streaming technologies such as Kafka is a plus.* Experience in financial services or enterprise-scale applications is preferred.* Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.## Preferred Skills:* Experience with **Angular** or other modern front-end frameworks.* Demonstrated ability to contribute to **architectural discussions** and influence technical direction.* Self-starter with a passion for learning and solving complex problems.* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.**Education**Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Data Science, High School (HS) (Required)**Work Experience**General Experience - 6 to 10 years, Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years**Certifications****Travel**Less than 25%**Workstyle**HybridAt 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 firmAt 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-SA1Thanks 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.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 . Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.#J-18808-Ljbffr