Lead Java Developer, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, New York ▼
Charlotte
Iselin

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

159000.00 - 305000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Java Developer to join the Spread Technology team in Fixed Income, supporting asset classes such as Structured Products, Credit, and Municipal Bonds. This role is pivotal to the success of strategic initiatives Front Office Sales and Trading applications, and is designed for engineers who thrive in high-performance, front-to-back delivery environments.

Job Responsibility:

Lead complex initiatives on selected domains
Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk
Define opportunities to maximize resource utilization and improve processes while reducing cost
Architect and develop scalable, cloud-native backend applications using Java and Spring Framework
Implement messaging and stream processing using Apache Kafka
Utilize Apache Ignite for in-memory computing and caching strategies
Apply SOLID principles and backend engineering best practices across the codebase
Lead, design, develop, test and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies
Resolve coding, testing and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature
Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and maintainability through rigorous code reviews and testing practices
Promote DevOps culture and practices, including CI/CD automation and cloud deployment strategies
Lead team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
Mentor less experienced software engineers
Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers
Lead team to achieve objectives
Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively

Requirements:

5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience
5+ years of experience in high-performance programming using Java
5+ years of experience with Spring Framework for backend development
5+ years of experience with Apache Kafka for messaging and stream processing
5+ years of experience with Apache Ignite for in-memory computing
5+ years of experience with build tools such as Maven or Gradle
5+ years of experience with code quality tools like SonarQube
5+ years of experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana
5+ years of Capital Markets Fixed Income domain

Nice to have:

Understanding of Bond Pricing, Bond Risk, Bond PnL, and Position Management
Understanding of Trade lifecycle, Position Management, and End of Day Marking
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to clearly articulate technical solutions to both technical and business stakeholders
Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment
Strong delivery focus and ability to work in a fast-paced enterprise environment
3+ years of experience with Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Tekton
3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure setups
Experience using OpenShift / Kubernetes container platforms
Experience designing and delivering cloud-native, microservices-oriented solutions at enterprise scale in financial services or regulated sectors
Experience with test automation using tools such as Selenium

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 13, 2025

Expiration:
September 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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