Lead Specialty Software Engineer

Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer developing next-generation solutions for Wells Fargo’s Capital Markets organization. Focusing on automation and cloud modernization within the Prime Brokerage and Equity Finance & Futures Technology teams.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaMicroservicesOracleSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Write high-quality, performant Java code using object-oriented principles and design patterns
Solve complex problems requiring a solid grasp of business domains
Ensure quality, maintainability, and extensibility of supported systems and risk applications
Resolve coding, testing, and platform issues of a technically challenging nature
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
Leverage GenAI tools to produce high-quality code and maintain high productivity
Keen eye to look at various technology processes and come up with proposals to solve it using AI technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
5+ years of hands-on Core Java development with deep expertise in memory management, garbage collection tuning, multithreading, concurrency models, native I/O, and JNI integration
3+ years designing and building distributed, multi-tiered systems with high-throughput, high availability, fault tolerance, and event-driven & microservices-based architectures
2+ years working with SQL databases like Oracle or SSL Server, including schema design and query optimization
2+ years of experience in the securities industry with a solid understanding of equity derivatives (options, futures, swaps) and their full lifecycle
Solid understanding of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and modern IDEs
Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures, with a focus on performance optimization
Hands-on experience with modern SDLC frameworks, including Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure software development practices
Proficient in design patterns, clean code principles, and scalable system design
Familiarity with front-office risk systems, trading workflows, trade lifecycle integration, and products across flow trading, synthetics, exotics, convertibles, and prime brokerage
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective front-office interaction
Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Javamemory managementgarbage collection tuningmultithreadingconcurrency modelsnative I/OJNI integrationSQLdesign patternsalgorithms

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinginfluenceleadershipadaptabilityperformance optimizationteamworkthrive in high-pressure environments