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About this role:

We are seeking a Lead Specialty Software Engineer – Java Full Stack for development work in our FX back-office technology team in Capital Markets. The candidate will be actively engaged in architecture, design, development, unit testing, and stress testing of a high-performance framework for high-end back-office applications and be a key participant in a highly talented delivery team for back-office trading/payments applications.

This individual will be a senior systems engineer and technical expert in the development of very highly sophisticated and complex trading applications for a major functional and/or product area within the FX businesses. They will analyze highly complex business requirements. Write functional documents and design technical specifications. Design and/or redesign existing complex computer platforms and applications. Maintain all system diagrams, system interface charts and any other compliance policy and procedure documents. Coordinate implementation activities across a broad range of functions and departments; work with client groups to identify, arrange, and/or deliver training needs.

In this role, you will:

+ 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

+ 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

+ 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

Required Qualifications:

+ 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 Java full stack experience

+ 3+ Years of Angular v17.0+ programming paradigms or Reacts experience

+ 3+ years of FX experience

+ 3+ years of Swift MT messaging development experience

+ 2+ years of ISO 20022 (CBPR+) MX messaging development experience for wires

+ 3+ years of Low Latency systems development or implementation experience

+ 5+ years of multi-threading and distributed caching experience

Desired Qualifications:

+ Knowledge and understanding of all FX Products including Spot, Forwards, NDFs and Swaps for pricing construction and risk management

+ Knowledge of various Swift MT/MX message formats in use for FX Cash/Options products

+ Strong knowledge of JDK 11+ programming paradigms

+ Strong knowledge of UNIX/LINUX

+ Strong knowledge of core computer science design concepts, algorithms, and data structures

+ Experience in low latency/real-time development and optimization

+ Low-latency JAVA experience (GC tuning, etc.)

+ Working knowledge with tools required for regression test automation

+ Advanced experience in capital markets business and processes

Job Expectations:

+ Position offers a hybrid work schedule

+ Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Posting Locations:

+ 300 S Brevard St. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

+ 500 W 33rd St , New York , NY 10001

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.

$120,400.00 - $287,600.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:

21 Jul 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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.

**Req Number:** R-473402