Senior Java Software Engineer - Wells Fargo : Job Details

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to join the Spread Technology team in Fixed Income, supporting asset classes such as Structured Products, Credit, and Municipal Bonds. This role is pivotal to the success of strategic initiatives Front Office Sales and Trading applications, and is designed for engineers who thrive in high-performance, front-to-back delivery environments.

You will lead the design and development of robust backend services, contributing to pricing, risk, and PnL workflows. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical leadership, deep domain knowledge in capital markets, and a passion for building scalable, resilient software solutions using modern technologies such as Java, Spring, Kafka, and Apache Ignite

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In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in complex initiatives on selected domains

• Assure quality, security and compliance for supported systems and applications

• Serve as a technical resource in finding software solutions

• Review and evaluate user needs and determine requirements

• Provide technical support, advice, and consultation with the issues relating to supported applications

• Create test data and conduct interfaces and unit tests

• Design, code, test, debug and document programs using Agile development practices

• Design backend services for low latency eTrading, pricing, and risk applications

• Develop backend services using Java, Spring Framework, Kafka, and Ignite.

• Utilize build tools such as Maven or Gradle and ensure code quality using SonarQube

• Provide technical support and resolve issues related to backend applications.

• Guide junior team members by sharing backend technical expertise and design guidance

• Create test data and conduct interface and unit tests.

• Design, code, test, debug, and document backend programs using Agile development practices

• Ensure compliance and risk management requirements are met and collaborate with stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives

• Understand and participate to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives

• Conduct research and resolve problems in relation to processes and recommend solutions and process improvements

• Assist other individuals in advanced software development

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• 4+ years of Java and Spring Framework for backend development.

• 4+ years of Apache Kafka for messaging and stream processing.

• 4+ years of Apache Ignite for in-memory computing

• 4+ years of build tools such as Maven or Gradle

• 4+ years of code quality tools like SonarQube

• 4+ years of experience with OpenShift cloud platform for deploying and managing containerized applications

• 4+ years of Capital Markets Fixed Income domain

• 4+ years of Bond Pricing, Bond Risk, Bond PnL, and Position Management.

• 4+ years of Trade lifecycle, Position Management, and End of Day Marking

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Test Automation using tools such as Selenium

• Strong grasp of Performance/Stress Testing backend systems

• Experience with Web Servers (e.g., Apache Tomcat, IIS, nginx)

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

Posting Locations:

300 S Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

150 E 42nd St. New York, NY 10017

Metro Park, 194 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey 08830

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:

14 Sep 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.

Req Number: R-481581