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Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Lead Developer

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leads and participates in assigned projects using Azure DevOps tools. * Writes and/or supplements work item instructions (PBIs) that provide technical direction. * Assign tasks to balance workload ...

Raymondjames

Lead Developer

Saint Petersburg, FL

$145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leads and participates in assigned projects using Azure DevOps tools. * Writes and/or supplements work item instructions (PBIs) that provide technical direction. * Assign tasks to balance workload ...

Jobsbridge

Lead Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$69.25 - $90.75/hr

Company Description Jobsbridge Should have 6-8 yrs of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE, Spring, Webservices with strong technical background Deep Java knowledge, certified developer or expert-level ...

Wise Skulls llc

RFID Lead developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$58.25 - $76.50/hr

RFID Lead developer Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid) Duration: 6+ Months Implementation Partner: Infosys End Client: To be disclosed JD: Customer interaction, requirement elicitation, design ...

Techno-Comp, Inc.

SmartCOMM Lead/Developer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$59.50 - $78/hr

Title: SmartCOMM Lead/Developer Location: Philadelphia, PA (On-site) Duration: Long Term Contract Required Skills: Experience in SmartCOMM/Thunderhead Experience in Draft Editor Strong scripting ...

New

Prophecy Technologies

Java Lead Developer

Mason, OH · On-site

Role: Java Lead Developer Location: Mason, OH (Hybrid) Duration: 12+ Months Requirements: • Java Development - 10+ Years • Spring Boot & Microservices - 8+ Years • REST API Development - 8+ ...

A-TEK Inc.

Senior Lead Developer

Washington, DC · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Lead Developer serves as the technical leader for enterprise application development activities supporting a Federal civilian agency's Application Development and Support Services (ADSS ...

TekSynap

Lead Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$155K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Lead Developer REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience * 5 years experience * Experience with Salesforce, Oracle Apex, Azure Cloud, AWS Cloud * Advise ...

The Timberline Group

Lead Software Developer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

$112K - $141K/yr

The Lead IT Software Developer is a well-rounded expert on the team in Front-End frameworks (Aurelia, Angular and such) and Back-End (Microsoft SQL and C#/.NET). He / She is the go-to person for any ...

A-Tek

Senior Lead Developer

Washington, DC · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Lead Developer serves as the technical leader for enterprise application development activities supporting a Federal civilian agency's Application Development and Support Services (ADSS ...

New

Apptad, Inc.

Salesforce Lead Developer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$56 - $74.25/hr

Salesforce Lead Developer - FSC | Banking | AI & Data Location: Onsite(Tysons, VA) Experience: 10+ Years (7+ Years Salesforce) Industry: Banking / Financial Services Role Overview We are hiring a ...

E Logic

Senior Lead Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

E-Logic Inc is looking to hire a Senior Lead Developer to Lead all development and coding efforts for enhancements, bug fixes, and system changes. Ensure adherence to software development standards ...

Lead Bank

Developer Experience Lead

Kansas City, MO · On-site +1

$57.50 - $75.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Today, Lead is one of the only API-first, developer-focused partner banks with the financial, regulatory, and legal expertise required to help fintechs succeed. We operate offices in San Francisco ...

Agelix Consulting

Android Lead Developer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Lead Developer Location: Bellevue, WA Skills: Android, Kotlin * Kotlin, Model -- View -- View Model (MVVM), Android Basics and Dependency Injection framework. * Strong in Kotlin * Should have strong ...

Firstnational

Lead Developer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$107K - $182K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead application design including creating and maintaining application and network diagrams. Ensure all solutions are compliant with best practices around application security, encryption, and data ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead developer in the United States is $64.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.73 and $74.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lead Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectLead Developer
ResponsibilitiesOversees development teams, designs architecture, manages project timelines
Required SkillsStrong coding skills, leadership, project management, communication
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams, Agile/Scrum settings, technical leadership roles
Common CertificationsNone mandatory, but certifications like PMP or Scrum Master are beneficial

While both Lead Developers and Software Engineers possess strong technical skills, Lead Developers focus on team leadership, project oversight, and architecture design, whereas Software Engineers primarily concentrate on coding and implementing features. Lead Developers often have more experience and take on managerial responsibilities, making them suitable for guiding development projects and teams.

What does a lead developer do?

A lead developer oversees the technical aspects of software projects, guiding development teams, designing system architecture, and ensuring code quality. They often coordinate with project managers, review code, and use tools like version control systems to meet project goals efficiently.

How does a lead developer typically balance hands-on coding with team leadership responsibilities?

Lead Developers often split their time between writing code and guiding their team. While they remain technically involved—reviewing code, setting standards, and tackling complex tasks—they also focus on mentoring, conducting code reviews, and coordinating work across team members. Balancing these duties requires strong organization skills and the ability to delegate effectively, ensuring both project progress and team growth. Most Lead Developers find that their leadership and communication responsibilities increase as projects scale or as the team grows.

What is a lead developer?

A lead developer has the same responsibilities as a developer, but must also direct others and ensure they adhere to determined software quality standards. You work with business analysts to produce relevant software products and participate in design decisions, tool selection, and improvements to the overall development process. You mentor your team, provide them with better strategies to build computer programs and advise them on emerging techniques and processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Developer, you need advanced proficiency in software development, system architecture, and project management, often backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Expertise with programming languages, version control systems like Git, and frameworks such as React or Node.js, as well as experience with Agile methodologies, are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills set outstanding Lead Developers apart by enabling effective team guidance and collaboration. These abilities ensure high-quality software delivery, foster team growth, and drive project success in dynamic tech environments.
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Lead Developer

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

$145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

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Job Description
DUTIES:
  • Leads and participates in assigned projects using Azure DevOps tools.
  • Writes and/or supplements work item instructions (PBIs) that provide technical direction.
  • Assign tasks to balance workload and capacity.
  • Updates assignments as priorities shift.
  • Provides regular assessment of team member code quality and proofing pull requests to prevent rework and schedule slippage.
  • Fulfills Java and/or Angular using IntelliJ IDEA and/or Visual Studio as capacity allows.
  • Develops normalized table structures, complex stored procedures, and views in SQL Server Management Studio and Oracle Developer.
  • Troubleshoots, monitors, and reports on application availability and performance using Splunk, Dynatrace, and Data Dog.
  • Responds quickly to application outages; collaborates with other technical teams to resolve downstream failures; proposes novel interim solutions to maintain business activities until outage is resolved.
  • Monitors application performance and availability.
  • Establishes and maintains automated alerts to identify performance concerns approaching minimum service agreements.
  • Communicates and coordinates resolution for breached service levels.
  • Identifies core failure and recommends solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • May recommend new technologies and methodologies to management for meeting business needs within budget constraints, resolving problems and exploiting opportunities. Remains current with new technologies.
  • Stays informed about company standards, expectations, and supported frameworks, ensuring compliance with security and quality standards.
  • Maintains technical specification documentation and Standard Operating Procedures in Confluence.
  • Uses approved AI models in Github Copilot to drive efficiencies and consistency in coding practices.
  • Participate in cross-team technical planning and discussions.
  • Provides advice and assists in solving programming problems.
  • Writes and/or reviews system specifications, including output requirements and flow charts.
  • Ensures accurate and complete production deployments by writing detailed implementation instructions, justifications, and risk assessments in ServiceNow.
  • Schedules and communication releases with business and IT partners.
  • Requests regular status updates and participates in post-deployment validation.
  • Communicates go-live availability to end consumers.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field.
  • Five (5) years of experience in any occupation with development or related experience.
  • Five (5) years of experience in any occupation with development or related experience must include: Distributed Architectures, micro-services, OO background, Distributed Caching (Redis) and Messaging paradigms (MQ);
  • SQL Server Management Studio and Oracle Developer experience including stored procedures and best practices for optimal performance;
  • SCRUM oriented Agile methodologies and Project Management (Azure DevOps);
  • Experience writing clean, scalable code using architectural patterns;
  • Experience in performance optimization including concurrent programming, memory management, and JVM tuning;
  • Java programming language including the following technologies/frameworks:
  • Spring, Spring Boot, Spring DBC templates, Spring caching, Redis, JBoss application server, and Apache CXF;
  • DevOps and collaboration tools including Jenkins, Splunk, GIT, TFS, and Sonar; and command of web development architecture styles/APIs/protocols (REST, SOAP).

SALARY: $145,642 per year
Education
Work Experience
Certifications
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Hybrid
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
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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