Manager, Software Engineering

Job Description Summary

This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office. This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Raymond James is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to spearhead delivery of a critical portfolio of applications within our Operations Technology platform. As a Manager of the Software Engineering team, you'll own the delivery/support of multiple applications that clients, advisors, and Home Office departments depend on every day, including mission critical systems that are foundational to the firm’s operations. This position is responsible for maintenance and evolution of the firm’s Annual Fees, Cash Management (ACH, Periodic Payments, and other functions), and Retirement Plan Services systems.

This leader will partner closely with business stakeholders to shape and execute a strategic and tactical delivery roadmap.

Two (2) to three (3) years of relevant experience in management or leadership. Financial services industry experience strongly preferred. Must have management experience in leading geographically dispersed teams, coordinating development activities across organizational lines, and successfully delivering applications with medium to large complexities. Managing resource allocations and budget to ensure resources are most efficiently utilized. Experience managing technical resources to deliver software projects both vendor-purchased and in-house developed.

Working with vendors for software solutions. Experience implementing scalable, distributed and highly responsive financial applications using Angular, Java, REST/Micro Services, .NET, SQL (Microsoft and Oracle), HP Non Stop/COBOL, and related technologies. Possess highly effective written and oral communication; excellent organizational and project management skills, and team player that is assertive, passionate, and goal oriented. Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to act independently while guiding and training others on developing software using programming languages.

Applies comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on acquiring, organizing, protecting and processing data to fulfill business objectives. Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives. Strong critical thinking and ability to think out-of-the-box.

Self-motivated and able to perform under pressure. Strong analytical and problem-solving mind‑set. Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build consensus across teams.

Perform under pressure and be self‑motivated. Adjust priorities due to market conditions as needed. Collaborate with our business partners to understand and implement their requirements. Collaborate with technical and functional leads. Collaborate across functional areas with the other development managers in the department. Build and maintains strong internal and external relationships. Enhances the customer service experience to drive competitive advantage. Build strategic partnerships within the organization to collaboratively execute business goals.

Ensure customer perspective is driving force behind business decisions and activities. Execute business and organizational objectives that build and support sustained revenue growth, maximize firm results, and effectively leverage people/processes. Establish high standards and challenging goals for…