**_This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy. You will be 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 + Modernization of core applications to improve performance, security, adaptability, and maintenance + Drive containerization strategy and deployment modernization using Docker and Kubernetes + Implement advanced caching strategies with Redis for low-latency performance + Migrate applications to leverage modern authentication best practices + 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:** + Exceptional communication and collaboration skills + Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and shape architectural strategy + Deep expertise in .Net Core C#, Code as Configuration, and designing scalable microservices architectures + Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and event-driven system patterns + Proficiency in Azure development + Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes + Experience with SQL Server or Oracle databases, including schema design and integration + Experience with OAuth\SAML\OpenID or similar authentication standards + Solid grasp of Agile methodologies (TFS), source control (Git), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), and DevOps practices **Preferred Skills:** + Background in financial services domains such as wealth management is desirable but not required + 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 + Experience in API management using Apigee for secure, scalable integrations + Practical experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)