Lead Java Software Engineer

Wells Fargo

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Iselin, NJCharlotte, NC
Salary
$119,000–$224,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jun 28, 2026

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Similar $171k
This role $172k
$106k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $137,237–$205,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $172k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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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 90 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $144,009–$224,000 across 50 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Java Software Engineer

Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to join the TCOO organization's Regulatory Reporting Technology team, focusing on platform modernization and regulatory compliance. This senior role involves full-stack application design and development using Java, Spring Boot, .NET Core, and other technologies to create robust, compliant microservices for enterprise frameworks. The engineer will work closely with business analysts and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration across various environments, establish best practices, and document the SDLC thoroughly. Key responsibilities include evaluating solutions, reviewing system architecture, and collaborating on high-visibility initiatives while addressing complex regulatory challenges. Candidates must have extensive experience in Java, Spring Boot, relational databases, UNIX, SQL, OOD, RESTful or SOAP web services, JMS, and microservices development, with a preference for additional skills like MongoDB, Python, Kafka, and Oracle Coherence.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop full-stack applications using modern engineering practices.
  • Enhance and deliver enterprise frameworks and microservices for regulatory compliance.
  • Create OTC regulatory platform components to meet various operational requirements.
  • Establish and document best practices for design, development, and deployment.
  • Evaluate solutions and review system architecture to ensure project objectives.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, including Core Java and Spring/Spring Boot
  • 4+ years each in .NET core, relational databases, UNIX, SQL, OOD, RESTful or SOAP web services, and JMS
  • 3+ years of microservices development experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of Java and server design methodologies
  • Ability to write highly functional and performance-oriented code in a structured manner
  • Experience evaluating solutions and reviewing system architecture for usability, reliability, and security requirements
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on high visibility business and technology initiatives

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