**Innovate here. And see your ideas come to life.** It's an exciting time to work in tech at Edward Jones. We are making massive investments in emerging technologies to improve how we work with our clients and with each other. Relationships are the focus of our business model. And working in Technology here means using your skills to build, deliver and maintain the technologies that enable us to deepen and support those relationships. The best part? We develop and create our own industry-leading solutions internally. And you can be a part of it. Working with emerging new technologies. Creating platforms, programs and experiences that change how we work together - and support our client-first focus. Changing the future of our firm, the industry and the advisor-client relationship. **Job Overview** Position Schedule: Full-Time **Team Overview:** You may be surprised to know that Edward Jones employs thousands of technologists - all focused on creating world-class experiences for our clients and branch offices. If you've considered Edward Jones in the past, it's time to take another look. We are in the midst of embracing a modern, cloud-based architecture and are looking for exceptional individuals that want to be a part of that future. We've invested millions of dollars into new technology platforms to help improve what matters most in our industry, client experience. We're currently implementing a modern, cloud-based architecture and are looking for talented, and motived professionals that want to be part of providing the best client experience and financial resources possible. **What You'll Do:** At Edward Jones, our Enabling Services Team is responsible for client books and records. By partnering with our vendors and stakeholders, we manage all client account positions, activities, and balances. As a Java Engineer III, you will work on the new development and modernization of our legacy products. By providing your technical expertise and leadership, you will ensure availability of our systems and provide quality solutions for the business and enterprise software needs. Here are a few of the key responsibilities you would be a part of: + Responsible for applying business and technical knowledge to ensure availability of our systems, and to provide quality solutions for business and enterprise software needs + Perform lead analyst role to complete high-level and technical systems design for new and enhanced systems + Perform project leadership role on small initiatives + Provide technical leadership and complete complex system level assignments + Provide guidance and training to less experienced developers on the business impact of the systems supported and the technical design of systems. Develop business and technical requirements for enhancements, projects, and new systems + Design (including system specifications), develop, test, document, and implement quality application software within targeted due dates + Provide and validate program / task / system estimates + Proactively identify implications of a project - articulate urgency, dependencies, and trade-offs over multiple systems + Lead walkthroughs to assure quality of programs developed by other associates Walkthroughs are done with an overall perspective to ensure quality and follow firm standards + Develop relationships with stakeholders + Identify opportunities to modify software to avoid future problems and promote continuous improvement + Develop and execute complex system test plans to ensure quality + Create documentation across many systems and functional areas, describes touch points and impacts at a total system level + May involve periodic review and confirmation of general support documentation 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: Hiring Minimum: $81750 Hiring Maximum: $139194 **Skills/Requirements** **What Experience You'll Need:** + Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience + 5+ years of experience in software development, including : + Expert level in at least one of the following environments: gaining understanding in other environments. Environments may include the following, plus the ability to interface with one or more database platforms: + Web Application Development + Client Application Development + Mainframe Online and/or Batch Development + Enterprise or solution specific purchased software + Understanding of infrastructure architecture - networks, productivity tools, operating systems + Strong knowledge and experience with Java **What Could Set You Apart:** + Experience with Mongo ******Candidates that live within in 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 preference for Tuesday through Thursday****** **Awards & 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 **About Us** 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. 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.