Lead software engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Java Software Engineer.

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This position is in Core Risk Technology, a new group setup to build the next generation risk platform for the bank. This is an ambitious, green-field initiative to tackle the bank's risk computation challenges in new ways, intended to handle ticking risk for the trading desks, a sandbox for Quants as well as FRTB, CVA, PFE and other scenario intensive simulations. The project is a joint-venture with the Quant organization, who are consolidating numerous analytics libraries into a single cross-asset analytics library. Team members will be co-located with the Quants and work together to ensure the new analytics, and the new platform work together seamlessly.

As a lead engineer in the team, you will be designing and implementing core components of this platform. The successful candidate will be comfortable developing solutions using open source and other technologies as appropriate. Currently, the technology stack includes the following:

• Java 11/17

• HBase, MongoDB, Apache Ignite

• Akka

• Kafka, Solace for messaging

Other job responsibilities include:

• Working closely with quants, business users and testing teams, to deliver business capabilities in one or more asset classes supported on the platform

• Maintaining knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommending innovations that enhance operations and/or provide a competitive advantage to the organization

• Mentoring less experienced team members

• Providing expert counsel to senior technology leadership

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java experience, more recently with Java 11 or later
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a senior/lead role
• 5+ years of experience architecting/engineering solutions with caching technologies such as GridGain/Ignite, Coherence, Gemfire etc.
• 5+ years of experience architecting/engineering Big Data solutions with either Hadoop/HBase or MongoDB

Desired:

• Knowledge and understanding of financial industry front office trading and risk management.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial products and associated mathematical concepts.
• A master's degree or higher in Science or Technology

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule. 3 days in office every week currently
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Visa Sponsorship not available for this role

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.
$143,000.00 - $224,000.00
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
• 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

Posting End Date:
26 Oct 2025
* 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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-488521

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-12T18:08:35