**This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 2-3 per week averaging 10-12 days per month in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office.** **Job Summary:** We are seeking a hands-on, technically exceptional Principal Engineer to join our high-performing trading software engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to help architect and build world-class trading applications that empower Raymond James financial advisors and drive innovation in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate is not only a seasoned engineer but also a technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about clean architecture, and is eager to roll up their sleeves to write code, solve complex problems, and mentor others. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our trading platforms by delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. **Responsibilities:** + Lead by example as a hands-on engineer, writing production-grade code and driving best practices. + Architect, design, and develop modern web applications using Angular/React, Java, and Spring Boot. + Build and maintain high-throughput microservices and event-driven systems. + Integrate with Oracle and NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. + Develop and manage RESTful APIs and messaging systems (JMS, Kafka). + Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices. + Apply Generative AI tools to enhance application intelligence and developer productivity. + Implement robust monitoring and observability using tools like Datadog, Dynatrace, or Splunk. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software. + Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to technical strategy and architectural decisions. **Skills & Qualifications:** + Expert-level, hands-on experience with Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS. + Deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Microservices architecture. + Strong experience with Oracle databases, SQL optimization, and NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB). + Proficiency in messaging systems like JMS and Kafka. + Solid understanding of RESTful API design, event-driven architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). + Familiarity with monitoring tools (Datadog, Dynatrace, Splunk). + Experience with Generative AI tools (e.g., OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, GitHub Copilot). + Background in financial services (trading, wealth management) is a strong plus. + Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. + Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). + Familiarity with DevOps tools (Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.). + Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architectural direction.