Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to architect, develop, and lead the delivery of enterprise-grade data integration and analytics solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Oracle performance tuning, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. You will play a pivotal role in technical decision-making, mentoring team members, and collaborating with DBAs and business stakeholders to deliver high-performance, scalable data solutions that support our wealth management platform

Job Description

This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in the office 8-10 days per month at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize database and query performance to meet strict SLAs (e.g., <2 seconds response time).

• Analyze execution plans and recommend strategies for indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.

• Collaborate with DBAs to validate and implement performance tuning recommendations.

• Oversee and enhance ETL/ELT workflows using Oracle Data Integrator (ODI), ensuring scalability, efficiency, and data quality.

• Leverage AWS services (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, DMS) for cloud-based data ingestion, transformation, and storage.

• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Translate complex technical decisions into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ensure data solutions align with business goals, compliance standards, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering within enterprise-scale environments.

• Proven expertise in Oracle performance tuning, including query optimization, execution plans, indexing, partitioning, and parallelism.

• Strong proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Data Integrator (ODI).

• Solid understanding of data warehouse design, ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling.

• Experience with AWS data services (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, DMS).

• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding technical teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Wealth Management or Financial Services.

• Advanced expertise in Oracle Data Integrator (ODI).

• Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and security standards in financial environments.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align data engineering efforts with business objectives.

• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams including DBAs, analysts, and business stakeholders.

• Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving cloud and hybrid data environment.

• Mentorship: Passion for developing talent and fostering a high-performing team culture.

• Integrity & Accountability: Commitment to delivering reliable, secure, and compliant data solutions.

Education

Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Computer Engineering

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

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

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

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