Note: This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in the office 2-3 days per week at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location.

Job Summary:

Join our Trading Systems technology development team, where you will analyze business requirements, design technical solutions, and support our Equity and Option Trading Systems, along with back-office trade posting. This role involves coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining application software, ensuring solutions are delivered on time and within budget. You will tackle complex problems, utilize analytical thinking, and provide recommendations based on data analysis and interpretation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze system requirements and program interactions.
• Develop new code or reuse existing code as recommended.
• Lead projects, coordinate efforts, and monitor performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and methodologies.
• Participate in system testing, validation, and documentation.
• Provide technical advice and assist in resolving programming problems.
• Write/review system specifications, including requirements and flow charts.
• Assist in project planning and review test results.
• Address problems to prevent rework and schedule slippage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with HPNS COBOL85, SQL/MX, MP, Pathway servers, and HPNS/Tandem Guardian OS.
• Familiarity with brokerage and clearing business/industry preferred.
• Knowledge of New Accounts opening and account transfers processes a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, SharePoint, and various collaboration tools (e.g., email, Zoom, Teams).
• Skilled in requirements gathering, project estimation, developing test plans, and release/change management.
• Ability to analyze data, communicate effectively, choose appropriate actions, and remain current with technical and professional skills.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in the brokerage industry or back-office brokerage accounting is beneficial.

Additional Information:

• Flexibility to work non-standard shifts, including nights/weekends, and on-call responsibilities as needed.

At 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 firm