Lead Software Engineer

About the Team:
The Wealth Management Data Solutions (WM DS) organization provides direct technology support for core engineering products, operational data products and data analytics. It develops and drives engineering strategy, while enabling tech transformation by partnering closely with WIM product groups. Not only does the team develop the engineering blue- print and core components, but it serves as the liaison to the Enterprise Architecture Group. With 300+ staff members across the US and India, Data Solutions is on a mission to modernize its technology and build stronger, more agile scrum teams. We are seeking world-class talent, like you, to help deliver innovative solutions and to drive that transformation. If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges and advancing technology, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of data-driven solutions.
About this role:
WM Data Solutions is seeking a world - class Lead Software Engineer to design and develop Security Operations platform components supporting wholesale securities processing requirements. This role requires very strong technical knowledge of Java and a solid foundation of server design methodologies. Must be able to write highly functional and performance code in a structured manner. They would design, develop and support wholesale securities processing platform capabilities, functions, and processes, while ensuring use of the agreed technology/tools and interfaces to ensure smooth integration and platform availability across DEV, SIT, UAT and Production. They will work closely with the business analysts to review requirements to ensure appropriate level of detail is provide to the tech team and establish and document best practices around design, development, and deployment. The ideal candidate will have experience creating relevant SDLC documentation/deliverables as part of standard project implementations (architecture & design documents, deployment diagrams, source code, scripts, any necessary documentation, etc.)
In this role, you will:

• Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
• Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large-scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
• Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
• Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
• Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

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
• 4+ years of experience with Kafka, MQ and JSON
• 4+ years of experience in CI/CD pipeline and automated unit test cases
• 2+ years of experience in Python, Core Java, Spring/Spring boot, relational database (preferably Oracle / SQL Server), NoSQL Postgres and MongoDB, Object-Oriented Design (OOD)

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Investment banking / Wealth Management domain
• Lead complex initiatives on selected domains to achieve business objectives
• 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 and Sr. Engineers in the team
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers
• Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively

Job Expectations:

• Position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Job Locations:

• 2801 Market St., F & L Bldg. Saint Louis, Missouri 63103
• 300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• 194 Wood Ave S. Iselin, New Jersey 08830

NC- Charlotte Pay Range: $119,000 - $187,000 Annually
MO- St. Louis Pay Range: $119,000 - $187,000 Annually
NJ- Iselin Pay Range: $143,000 - $224,000 Annually
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.
$119,000.00 - $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:
15 Aug 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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