Principal Java Engineer Market Risk Technology

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Java Engineer to lead the advancement of Market Risk technology. In this role, you will apply expert knowledge of modern software engineering to help reengineer and modernize the platform. You’ll collaborate closely with the department’s leadership team to shape the future of the system, driving innovation and delivering scalable, high-performance solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
• Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions
• Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 7+ years of experience designing software solutions using software architecture design principles 
• 7+ years of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) experience
• 5+ years of experience in application & data architecture and solution design
• 5+ years of SQL experience
• 5+ years of Java experience
• 5+ years of experience designing high performance, distributed computing systems using Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, or similar 
• 3+ years of experience working with containers, orchestration, and related tools (OpenShift, Apache Airflow, Apache YuniKorn, etc.).

Desired Qualifications:

• BS/BA in computer science, applied statistics, quantitative economics, operations research or a relate
• Experience with data storage solutions using Apache Parquet and Apache Iceberg
• Working Agile experience
• Experience leading projects that require integration of multiple technology systems to deliver new functionality and user experience
• 2+ years GenAI experience
• 5+ years High Performance Computing

Location:
300 S Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

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.

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.