Lead Engineer – Capital Markets Technology - FICC Strategic Trade Management

Wells Fargo

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Iselin, NJ · Charlotte, NC Posted 11 days ago $159,000–$305,000 / year
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TL;DR

Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Engineer to spearhead the modernization of its Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) trading platforms by leading architectural components and delivery for a cloud-native, ultra-low-latency system. This role involves designing distributed microservices using Java (Spring Boot), gRPC, Apache Ignite/Flink/Kafka, Python/FastAPI, and service mesh technologies while embedding agentic AI solutions to optimize trade management workflows. The Lead Engineer will also mentor teams through design reviews and code reviews, ensuring best practices for secure, observable, and testable services. Ideal candidates have extensive experience with Java, Python, gRPC, microservices, and distributed systems, along with knowledge of FINOS CDM specifications and industry-standard data models, making this a unique chance to drive innovation in financial technology at scale.

Skills

Java Spring Boot gRPC Python FastAPI Istio Linkerd Apache Ignite Apache Flink Kafka FINOS CDM Agentic Engineering CI/CD MCP Dodd-Frank EMIR CFTC SEC GitHub Copilot

What you'll do

  • Own and execute the architecture roadmap for a Strategic Trade Management platform using FINOS CDM-based schemas.
  • Design distributed microservices with Java, gRPC, Apache Ignite/Flink/Kafka, Python/FastAPI, and service mesh to optimize performance.
  • Embed agentic AI solutions within workflows to automate trade-state transitions and operational decision support.
  • Lead transformation from monolithic systems to cloud-native architectures using domain-driven design and event-driven patterns.
  • Drive non-functional requirements for the platform through modern CI/CD practices and production readiness standards.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience with Java, Python/FastAPI, gRPC, service mesh, and microservices in building scalable systems
  • Advanced proficiency in distributed systems design, data modeling, and high-volume environments
  • Strong expertise in agentic engineering and AI/ML integration using GitHub Copilot-style workflows
  • Experience leading the modernization of trade lifecycle platforms at tier-one banks or fintechs
  • Deep knowledge of FINOS CDM specifications for domain-oriented data ownership and trade-event state machines
  • Proficiency in implementing service mesh (Istio, Envoy) and micro frontend architectures for high-frequency trading UIs
  • Strong communication skills to align cross-functional stakeholders on technical direction and delivery

Market check

Salary context

This $159,000–$305,000 range sits above 83% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$142,000–$218,030

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$153,525–$216,281

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company is one of the largest banks in the United States, providing banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services nationwide. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Wells Fargo currently has 23 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $159,000–$305,000 across 14 roles with salary data.

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