Java Engineer II

Opportunity Overview

In 2022, Edward Jones invested $ 1 billion in technology infrastructure, digital initiatives, and virtual business enablement tools. We're currently in the test-and-learn phase and are looking for talented, motivated professionals, that want to be part of this transformational journey. Cloud-based architecture and modern technical capabilities will enable us to grow our impact while providing the best client experience possible.

Technology at Edward Jones is all about relationships- with our clients and with each other. From that first brainstorm with the product owner to Scrum ceremonies where we celebrate deliverables and prioritize the backlog- we work together as a team.

Technology Digital Account Solutions (DAS) - Develop and support systems for opening and maintaining client accounts. The Technology DAS teams build technologies that power our business. We are seeking a talented Java software developer to develop, maintain, and support applications that are at the heart of what we do at Edward Jones. We are looking for someone with a mindset for innovation and modernization who will look forward to collaborating with our team and stakeholders to help us build applications that take Edward Jones to the next level.

We are transforming by embracing technological advancement in containerization, non-relational databases, middleware, and UI frameworks, all on a foundation of tried-and-true technology such as traditional relational databases and mainframes.

You will work on an agile team made up of developers, Quality Analysts, Business Analysts, and a Product Owner

What You'll Do

• Responsible for applying business and technical knowledge to provide quality solutions for business and enterprise software needs.
• Build basic business, technical and appropriate product knowledge.
• Provide quality solutions for business and enterprise software needs.
• Complete moderately complex program assignments.
• Assist with defining and meeting business requirements.
• Provide system support, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues including on-call responsibility.
• Develop and maintain new web applications utilizing modern web technologies such as Spring, REST, React, JavaScript/jQuery, Unqork, Thymeleaf, JPA, Kubernetes, Junit, Selenium, and SoapUI.
• Work with additional open systems tech such as Kafka, MongoDB, Oracle DB, Spring Boot, etc.
• Translate business requirements into system design, work directly with business analysts on requirements, prepare detailed technical specifications, and provide hour or story point estimates.

EEO Statement

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Company Description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

1Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Awards and Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Position Requirements

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree preferred and /or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of Java development experience
• Open systems development skills such as Java, JEE, JSP, Spring, Springboot, Spring JPA, Rest, Json, Junit
• Knowledge of Mongo, Docker, React, Kubernetes, and Microservices is a plus
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and /or Agile are a plus
• Provide system support, including on-call rotation, troubleshooting, and resolve complex issues.
• A continuous learner, forward-thinking, open to new processes and technologies

What Could Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of React, Mongo, DB2, Linux scripting, Mainframe, Grafana, Azure, Agile, and the financial services industry is preferred.
• Experience or training in the AGILE project management methodology is a plus.
• Develop and build relationships and build the confidence of stakeholders.
• Develop and execute moderately complex test plans to ensure quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical associates and leaders.
• Complete moderately complex programming assignments.
• Define root causes and correct complex problems with limited guidance.
• Ability to build upon prior knowledge and experience.
• A continuous learner, forward-thinking, open to new processes and technologies

"Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with a preference for Tuesday through Thursday."

Salary Information

At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate: