Java Lead software Engineer
Wells FargoAbout the role
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Java Lead Software Engineer for Investment Banking DEBT MARKET RESEARCH - SPECTRA Technology team. Candidate will play key role in designing, building, and maintaining robust platform that supports various functions of the end-to-end lifecycle.
In this role, you will:
- Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
- Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
- Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
- Design, develop and enhance critical components of the deal processing platform using modern, scalable technologies
- Drive the implementation of strategic platform modernization, including cloud migration and adaptation to microservices
- Ensure reliability, security, and compliance of the platform
- Coordinate well with the support team to ensure production outages are handled effectively within the stipulated SLAs
- Look for opportunities for continuous improvement and optimization of the IB suite of applications
- Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
- Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
- Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
- Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 5+ years of experience in developing enterprise software solutions.
- 5+ years Hands on experience in Java, J2EE, Microservices, spring framework.
- 5+ year's experience with Object-Oriented development, design patterns and optimized search algorithms.
- 5+ year's experience with build and deployment tools (Team Build, Jenkins, Udeploy, Harness)
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills are required for the timely resolution of complex technical issues
- Ability to assimilate new information, understand complex topics and arrive at robust designs
- Experience in Financial sector, preferably Investment banking
- Experience with GitHub Copilot or similar GenAI tools
- Experience with SQL databases.
Job Expectations:
- Will need to work with multiple teams like Infrastructure, Development, App Support, QA, DBA etc. to design and implement solutions.
Location:
300 S Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$111,100.00 - $237,100.00Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
3 Jul 2025*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for em
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