Raymond James
Associate Director of Software Engineering
Raymond James, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33739
Job Description Summary
We are looking for an experienced and visionary
Associate Director of Software Engineering
to lead the development and ongoing support of our next-generation Recruiting Portal.
This role will be responsible for building a high-performing engineering team from the ground up, advancing the technical strategy, and delivering a scalable, user-friendly platform that optimizes the recruiting process.
Workstyle Hybrid. Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10‑12 days a month.
Work Visa sponsorship is not available currently or in the future.
Key Responsibilities
Build and lead a software engineering team focused on designing, developing, and maintaining a modern recruiting portal.
Contribute to, and advance, the architecture and technology stack in alignment with business goals and scalability needs.
Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Establish engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and agile methodologies.
Ensure high availability, performance, and security of the recruiting platform.
Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships as needed.
Qualifications
8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience building and scaling web applications or platforms.
Strong understanding of modern front-end and back-end technologies (e.g., Angular/React, Java, Oracle, cloud platforms).
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience in the Financial Services industry.
Previous experience in solution architecture.
Familiarity with data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG).
Background in building user‑centric platforms with strong UX/UI principles.
Education Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Information Technology. High School required.
Work Experience General Experience: 6‑10 years; Manager Experience: 3‑6 years.
Travel Less than 25%.
Expectations of Associates at All Levels
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.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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Associate Director of Software Engineering
to lead the development and ongoing support of our next-generation Recruiting Portal.
This role will be responsible for building a high-performing engineering team from the ground up, advancing the technical strategy, and delivering a scalable, user-friendly platform that optimizes the recruiting process.
Workstyle Hybrid. Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10‑12 days a month.
Work Visa sponsorship is not available currently or in the future.
Key Responsibilities
Build and lead a software engineering team focused on designing, developing, and maintaining a modern recruiting portal.
Contribute to, and advance, the architecture and technology stack in alignment with business goals and scalability needs.
Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Establish engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and agile methodologies.
Ensure high availability, performance, and security of the recruiting platform.
Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships as needed.
Qualifications
8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience building and scaling web applications or platforms.
Strong understanding of modern front-end and back-end technologies (e.g., Angular/React, Java, Oracle, cloud platforms).
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience in the Financial Services industry.
Previous experience in solution architecture.
Familiarity with data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG).
Background in building user‑centric platforms with strong UX/UI principles.
Education Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Information Technology. High School required.
Work Experience General Experience: 6‑10 years; Manager Experience: 3‑6 years.
Travel Less than 25%.
Expectations of Associates at All Levels
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.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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