Lead Java Software Engineer- Commodities Technology

Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader —we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job — it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it — Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” Join us! About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Specialty Software Engineer to be a part of the Commodities Technology team. This ideal candidate will be an individual contributor and technical expert in the development of trade processing, pricing and risk for the Commodities business. These systems are utilized across front and middle office and provide the full suite of front-to-back trading functionality. This individual will engage product and business stake holders to analyze highly complex business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Also engage other technical teams within the firm as well as outside vendors to provide technical interfaces, estimates and deliverables. Design and/or redesign existing complex computer platforms and applications. Maintain full project life-cycle tasks, such as business and technical analysis, designing, coding, testing, and implementation plans. Coordinate implementation activities across a broad range of functions and departments; work with client groups to identify, arrange, and/or deliver training needs. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com 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 experience with Java development 3 years of experience in capital markets business and processes Desired Qualifications: Working knowledge of Open Link Endure trading platform Working knowledge with tools required for regression test automation Working knowledge on Agile best practices Experience with JavaScript/Reacts is nice to have Experience with middleware messaging technologies like Solace, Tibco RV, etc. Experience with caching technologies such as Coherence, MongoDB, Redis, etc. Experience with event processing technologies such as Apache Storm, Apache Flink, etc. Job Expectations: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship This position offers a hybrid work schedule Relocation assistance is not available for this position Location Posting: 300 S Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 Posting End Date: 2 Oct 2026 *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. 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