Lead Java Software Engineer

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the TCOO organization within the Regulatory Reporting Technology team. This position focuses on platform modernization and regulatory/compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities include full‑stack application design and development using modern engineering practices. The successful candidate will contribute to the enhancement, development, and delivery of enterprise frameworks and microservices that enable robust, compliant, and scalable business applications. This role is required to design and develop OTC regulatory platform components supporting various operations and regulatory requirements and requires very strong technical knowledge of Java and a solid foundation of server design methodologies. Must be able to write highly functional and performance code in a structured manner. Successful applicants will help enhance, build, and deliver application frameworks and specific functionality around Regulatory Technology.

In this role, you will:

Lead moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within technical domain environments

Contribute to large scale planning of strategies

Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments

Review moderately complex technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of technologies and procedures

Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet existing client needs or potential new clients needs while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, or compliance requirements

Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve technical challenges and achieve goals

Lead projects and act as an escalation point, provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff

Ensure use of the agreed technology/tools and interfaces to ensure smooth integration and platform availability across DEV, SIT, UAT and Production

Work closely with the business analysts to review requirements to ensure appropriate level of detail is provide to the tech team

Establish and document best practices around design, development and deployment

Create relevant SDLC documentation/deliverables as part of standard project implementations (architecture & design documents, deployment diagrams, source code, scripts, any necessary documentation, etc.)

Work with cross functional teams (Application Development, Business Users, IT security, Middleware/Platform, Datapower, MQ, and Coherence) to evaluate solution & implement high visibility business & technology initiatives

Evaluate solutions, review system architecture, design and toolsets to achieve project objectives including usability, performance, reliability, monitoring, control, and security requirements

Proactively collaborate with the managers to identify key solutions for regulatory obligations, risks, risk mitigations and review technical deliverables during the entire project life cycle

Required Qualifications:

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

5+ years of Core Java experience

4+ years of .NET core experience

5+ years of Spring/Spring boot experience

4+ years of relational database experience

4+ years of UNIX experience

4+ years of SQL experience

4+ years of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) experience

4+ years of RESTful or SOAP web services

4+ years of JMS (Java Message Service) experience

3+ years of experience in microservices development

Desired Qualifications:

2+years of Mongo DB experience

2+ years of Python experience

2+ years of Kafka experience

2+ years of Oracle Coherence development or implementation experience

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations

Hybrid work model: 3 days per week in office

Regular engagement with third‑party vendors and technology service providers

Lead resolution of complex, ambiguous engineering and regulatory challenges, requiring innovation, architectural judgment, and cross‑functional leadership

Locations:

194 Wood Ave S, Iselin, New Jersey 08830

300 S Brevard St. Charlotte, NC 28202

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$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:

27 Jun 2026

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

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.