What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Associate - SumRidge - Software Developer (Jersey City, NJ) position at Raymond James Financial Services?
DescriptionRaymond James OverviewOne of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could be the place you build a career beyond your expectations.Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management.At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options.We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected, and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm and our communities. Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.Department OverviewSumRidge Partners LLC a company of Raymond James, is a top ranked fixed income electronic market maker, specializing in high yield and investment grade corporate bonds, municipal bonds, institutional preferred securities and emerging market bonds. SumRidge currently ranks among the top liquidity providers for $2mm and under trading on most major electronic bond exchanges, leveraging the firm’s technological strengths and an experienced sales and trading team.Summer Associate Job SummaryUnder general supervision, the seasonal associate uses knowledge and skills obtained through formal education and / or experience to work on specific projects within an assigned functional area. The seasonal associate follows established procedures to perform tasks and receives general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and varied complexity. Some judgment is required to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques to apply to more complex assignments. Routine contact with internal and external customers may be required to exchange basic information.This is a temporary role.Work Schedule : Up to 40 hours per week for a limited time, determined by department need.Start Date : June 2, 2025End Date : August 8, 2025Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunicate with the trading and sales teams and work with our fixed income data pipelinesWork with senior members of the technology team on various web-based applications or standalone trading applicationsSpecified projects and varied assignments.Works independently on assigned projects and tasks, meeting all delivery deadlines.Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge o fProgramming : Java (Preferred) or C#Understanding of data structure, algorithms, and web developmentExperience in Spring framework and / or JavaScript framework is preferredFamiliarity with Relational DB and 1 year of writing SQL queriesFundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment.Basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit.Skill inOperating standard office equipment and using, or having the ability to learn, required software applicationsAbility to work effectively as part of a virtual / hybrid team.Ability toAbility to solve problems systematically, multi-task, and work as part of a teamOrganize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.Provide a high level of customer service.Establish and maintain effective working relationships.Educational / Previous Experience RequirementsEducation / Previous ExperienceMust be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fieldAny equivalent combination of experience, education, and / or training approved by Human Resources.Licenses / CertificationsNone required.Location - In-person position – Jersey City, NJNo travel required.#wayupJob : TechnologyPrimary Location : US-NJ-Newark-Jersey CityOrganization TechnologySchedule Full-timeJob Shift Day JobReq ID : 2403957