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Lead Software Engineer

 

Job Summary:

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of our Fortune 100 Entertainment firm means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

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In This Role You’ll:

We are seeking a skilled Lead Software Engineer to drive development of our next generation, cloud-based media supply chain in AWS, where content is ingested, stored, transformed, and distributed to our internal and external VOD partners worldwide. This position will involve working closely with a cross-functional team to manage a portfolio of business-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with AWS serverless technologies, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, GraphQL, Node.js as well as collaborating with key partners to plan and implement future solutions and enhancements.

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Responsibilities Include:

  • Deliver high-quality software on time.

  • Partner with key team members to develop, design and write applications systems and programs.

  • Provide clear and regular communication with all project collaborators at all levels.

  • Understand system requirements, tasking and estimating features, and follow work management life-cycle processes like agile scrum.

  • Understand and use complex branching and merging strategies.

  • Understand and implement version control, small check-ins, labeling, versioning and deployment standard processes for both source code and database deployments.

  • Lead software design and coding which conforms to Paramount standards for security and quality.

  • Develop and implement unit test strategies.

  • Help define and automate testing protocols prior to merging code to production.

  • Create technical documentation including architecture diagrams and impact analysis.

  • Provide guidance and assistance to the application users and support teams on all aspects of application deployment,    training and support, including: Installation, Configuration, First and second tier support.

  • Identify and resolve project issues, including issue tracking and escalation.

  • Actively participate in application planning/strategy meetings and provide recommendations on the most appropriate and effective use of applications.

  • Assist with data flow mapping and service orchestration as needed for system availability, continuity and performance.

  • Support local setup of applications (clone, compile, and run).

  • Understand and contribute to listener services and S3-based file syncing infrastructure.

  • Participate in code reviews, backlog grooming, and architecture discussions.

  • Help document onboarding steps, development practices, and known system behaviors.

  • Support data integrations from 3rd-party data providers.

​Basic Qualifications You Bring:

  • 3+ years of experience leading application development efforts.

  • 3+ years of experience with AWS and Node.js

  • Proficient in Git, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines

  • Fluent in Node.js, Amazon AppSync, Amazon CDK, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon EventBridge,     Amazon IAM, Amazon Lambda, Amazon OpenSearch, Amazon S3, Amazon Secrets Manager, Amazon SQS, Amazon     SNS, Web Sockets​

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience building large-scale systems.

  • Experience working in a mono-repo.

  • Technical thought leadership, strong analytical skills, and passion to learn new technologies that may enable/improve   business.

  • Experience in production debugging, root cause analysis and performance tuning.

  • Highly developed skills in written and verbal communications, ability to work in high pressure production environments   and ability to work with senior management.

  • Familiar with load and performance testing and root cause identification and issue resolution

  • Knowledge of Design Patterns and Best Practices

  • Strong understanding of version control, staging vs production workflows

  • Solid experience working with APIs and databases.

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Lead Oracle - ETL Data Engineer

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Job Summary:

The Senior Data Engineer works as part of the Enterprise Data Team and will be responsible for developing Data Integration solutions in support of a critical data platform. The Senior Data Engineer plays a key role to develop a leading Wealth Management Platform. This position will have extensive contact with multiple application development teams and other shared services teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Builds scalable and reliable Data Integration solutions which are flexible, scalable and elastic.

  • Develops low latency Data Integration solutions to provision data near real time for multiple consumers.

  • Collaborates with Data Engineers, Data Architects and Service developers to build optimal and efficient ETL   and Database code.

  • Produces dynamic, data driven solutions to support the strategic business goals.

  • Focus on designing, building, and launching efficient and reliable data infrastructure to scale and compute to   meet business objectives.​

Qualifications:

  • Experience with ETL Tools; ODI Experience is as plus.

  • Experience with any Database Platforms; Oracle, AWS Redshift Experience is a plus.

  • Experience in SQL tuning, tuning ETL solutions, physical optimization of databases.

  • Very familiar with SRE concepts which includes evaluating and implementing monitoring and observability tools like Splunk, Data Dog, CloudWatch and other job, log or dashboard concepts for customer support and application health checks.

  • Experience or understanding of AWS services and languages like Terraform, DMS, S3, Spark, Python, Glue and EMR.​

Knowledge of:

  • Advanced working knowledge in two or more of the following:

  • Data Integration patterns/technologies.

  • ETL concepts and building ETL solutions

  • Financial Services Industry knowledge is a plus.

  • Oracle as a Database Platform is required.

  • ETL Tools such as Informatica and/or ODI. 

Education/Previous Experience:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or related degree and three (3) to five (5) years of relevant development or engineering experience or combination of education, training and experience.

  • Financial Services Industry knowledge is a plus.

 

Will Look at H1b Candidates If they are willing to RELOCATE TO THE SAINT PETERSBURG / TAMPA AREA or DENVER COLORADO Area. Firm will help with Relocation.

If Interested email Bill@forward-staffing.com

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Lead Data Engineer (Oracle/ETL/AWS) MULTIPLE FULL-TIME ROLES AVAILABLE.. GLOBAL FINANCIAL FIRM

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Job Description Summary:

The Lead Data Engineer works as part of the Enterprise Data Team and will be responsible for developing Data Integration solutions in support of a critical data platform. The Lead Data Engineer plays a key role in the journey to develop a leading Wealth Management Platform. This position will have extensive contact with multiple application development teams and other shared services teams.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Builds scalable and reliable Data Integration solutions which are flexible, scalable and elastic.

  • Develops low latency Data Integration solutions to provision data near real time for multiple consumers.

  • Collaborates with Data Engineers, Data Architects and Service developers to build optimal and efficient ETL and Database   code.

  • Produces dynamic, data driven solutions to support the strategic business goals.

  • Focus on designing, building, and launching efficient and reliable data infrastructure to scale and compute to meet business   objectives.


Will Look at H1b Candidates If they are willing to RELOCATE TO THE SAINT PETERSBURG / TAMPA AREA. Firm will help with relocation.

If Interested email Bill@forward-staffing.com

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​Principal Engineer – Application Development​

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Job Description Summary:

Highly specialized expert developing software applications, in entirety or in part, that have a big impact on business for a large organization

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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.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

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