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Lead Java Software Engineer

Wells Fargo
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2025
💰 $217,200/yr($122,200/yr$217,200/yr)

About the role

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Consumer Lending Operations Technology within Wells Fargo Technology acting in the technical role as an individual contributor, leading other developers   for the most complex computer applications and initiatives utilizing a thorough and functional understanding of available technologies and tools including but not limited to Linux, Java, Microservices, Kafka, Cloud, Oracle.

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

  • 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 with full Software Development Life Cycle using Agile, Iterative and/or Waterfall methodologies

  • 5+ years of experience with J2EE

Desired Qualifications:

  • Strong in: J2EE, Spring Boot, Micro Services, Kafka, ReactJS, Junit  

  • Competent in:  Java Script, SOAP, MQ Series, ECLIPSE, PL/SQL, Tomcat Application Server, Unix, Gradle SQL and OCP  

  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent analytical, decision-making and troubleshooting skills. 

  • Experience creating sizing or work estimates.

  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Experience with schedulers like Autosys

  • Experience with database data modeling

  • Experience working on Linux Servers

  • Experience in using source control tools

  • An industry-standard technology certification in Java

  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical, decision-making and troubleshooting skills. 

  • Experience creating sizing or work estimates.

  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Experience with schedulers like Autosys

  • Experience with database data modeling

  • Experience working on Linux Servers

  • Experience in using source control tools

  • Experience in working for Financial Services Companies

Pay for this role in Iselin NJ and Wilmington DE is between $122,200 to $217,200 dependent on experience and level of expertise.

No sponsorship available for this role.

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.

$122,200.00 - $217,200.00

Benefits

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
  • Disabilit

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