Principal Engineer, Java Development (Trading)

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)