Lead Software Engineer - Flink, Java, Cloud

Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer. In this role, you will:

• Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
• Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
• Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
• Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
• Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 12+ years of Software Engineering experience and expertise in Java frameworks.
• Familiarity with frameworks like Apache Flink, Airflow/Dagster
• Experience of cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure will be an added advantage.
• Experience with ETL platforms and migration strategies.
• Prior experience in leading teams or projects in data engineering capacity.

Job Expectations:

• Required to work in the office as per organization's In Office Adherence / Return to Office (RTO)
• Understanding of application development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Good knowledge and exposure of front to back trade life cycle events for Fixed income Trading and primarily on Credit Products.
• Good communication and presentation skills

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.