Senior Software Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Lead moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within technical domain environments
• Contribute to large scale planning of strategies
• Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments
• Review moderately complex technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of technologies and procedures
• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet existing client needs or potential new clients needs while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, or compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve technical challenges and achieve goals
• Lead projects and act as an escalation point, provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

Technical Skills

• Core Java: Deep expertise in Java 11+, OOP principles, design patterns, concurrency, and memory management
• Frameworks: Proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA/Hibernate
• Microservices: Design and development of microservices architecture using REST and/or gRPC
• Build Tools: Maven, Gradle
• Testing: JUnit 5, Mockito, integration testing, TDD/BDD practices
• Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis); query optimization
• Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar event-driven systems
• Cloud/Containers: AWS/Azure/GCP services, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar pipelines; familiarity with DevSecOps practices
• API Design: RESTful API design, OpenAPI/Swagger documentation

Architecture & Design

• Lead architectural discussions and propose scalable, maintainable solutions
• Apply SOLID principles, DRY, and clean code practices
• Conduct and participate in design/code reviews
• Define and enforce coding standards across the team

Delivery & Execution

• Independently own and deliver features end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Break down complex requirements into actionable tasks
• Estimate accurately and meet sprint commitments
• Proactively identify risks and blockers early

Security & Compliance

• Write secure code; awareness of OWASP Top 10
• Work with security scan tools (Checkmarx, BlackDuck, SonarQube)
• Remediate vulnerabilities within SLA timelines

Collaboration & Leadership

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
• Work closely with product owners, architects, and QA teams
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Champion Agile/Scrum ceremonies and best practices

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ownership mindset — takes accountability for quality and outcomes
• Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous learner — stays current with Java ecosystem trends

Job Expectations:

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Equivalent practical experience considered in lieu of formal degree

Experience

• 5–10+ years of professional software development experience
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development (Java 8/11/17+)
• 3+ years building and deploying microservices in production environments
• 2+ years working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• 2+ years experience in Agile/Scrum delivery teams

Technical Requirements

• Strong command of Core Java — multithreading, JVM internals, garbage collection, generics
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem
• Proficiency in RESTful API design and development
• Experience with relational databases (SQL, query optimization, indexing) and ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA)
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture using Kafka or similar messaging platforms
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift)
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
• Proficiency with version control using Git and branching strategies (GitFlow, trunk-based)
• Experience writing unit and integration tests (JUnit, Mockito, TestContainers)

Security & Quality

• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices
• Experience working with static analysis tools: SonarQube, Checkmarx, or BlackDuck
• Demonstrated ability to maintain code quality via peer reviews and test coverage

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with reactive programming (Spring WebFlux, Project Reactor)
• Exposure to service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
• Knowledge of OAuth2 / OpenID Connect / JWT for API security
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra)
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities
• Financial services / regulated industry background

Soft Skills & Behavioral Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal direction
• Track record of on-time delivery in complex, cross-functional environments
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and translating business needs into technical solutions

Posting End Date: 

*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 employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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