Lead Software Engineer - Investment Banking

WELLS FARGO BANK; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Java Developer for its Investment Banking team in New York. The role involves designing and maintaining a robust deal processing platform, guiding junior developers, and driving modernization efforts. Candidates should have extensive experience in Java and enterprise software solutions, with a focus on cloud migration and microservices. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java, J2EE, Microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance critical components of the deal processing platform.
• Act as a technical lead for the product team.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Problem-Solving

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Copilot

MongoDB

Job description

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Java Developer for Investment Banking Primary Markets Deal Processing Technology team. Candidate will play key role in designing, building and maintaining robust platform that supports various functions of the end-to-end lifecycle of capital markets transactions.

Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com

In this role, you will :

• Design, develop and enhance critical components of the deal processing platform using modern, scalable technologies
• Act as a technical lead for the product team, guiding design discussions, reviewing code and mentoring junior developers
• 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

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+years of Object-Oriented development, design patterns and optimized search algorithms

Desired Qualifications :

• Ability to assimilate new information, understand complex topics and arrive at robust designs
• Good skills with build and deployment tools (Team Build, Jenkins, Udeploy, Harness)
• Experience working with multiple teams like Infrastructure, Development, App Support, QA, DBA etc. to design and implement solutions
• Analytical, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills are required for the timely resolution of complex technical issues
• Experience in Financial sector, preferably Investment banking
• Experience with GitHub Copilot or similar GenAI tools
• Experience with no-SQL databases, preferably MongoDB

Location :

150 E 42nd St. - New York, NY 10017

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 - $237,100.00

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.

• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings

Posting End Date : 23 May 2025

• Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements :

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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