2026 IT Accelerated Development Program (ADP) – Software Developer Track – St. Petersburg, FL or Jersey City, NJ

Raymond James is one of the largest independent financial services firms in the country, and they are seeking candidates for their Accelerated Development Program in Information Technology. This full-time opportunity focuses on software development, providing hands-on projects, mentorship, and skill development in various disciplines such as Front-End, Back-End, and Cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Specified projects and assignments, which may vary based on team alignment
• Operates standard office equipment and is able to use required software applications
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or applicable degree demonstrating technical aptitude
• Minimum of three months of software development experience
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources
• Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT/EAD)
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, etc
• Basic understanding of software engineering practices
• Basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit
• Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Skills
• Fundamental concepts of Financial Services
• Skill in active participation/leadership in a professional, community or academic organization
• Skill in relevant internships and/or work experience in applicable school or industry organizations
• Strong record of academic achievement and interest in Information Technology
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Executing tasks on a timeline
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug code
• Ability to test and validate solutions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and execute deliverables
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

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