Senior Software Engineer

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior 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:

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

Desired Qualifications:

Strong proficiency in Java 8+, with hands-on experience in multi-threaded and distributed systems.
Knowledge of Electronic trading / Algorithmic Trading, low-latency optimization techniques, including garbage collection tuning and efficient data structures.
Design, implement, and optimize low-latency, high-performance throughput Java applications for financial trading.
Understanding of exchange connectivity protocols such as FIX, ITCH, and proprietary APIs.
Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Solace, Aeron etc.) and real-time data processing.
Expertise in designing distributed systems.
Familiarity with financial markets, trading systems, and exchange platforms.
Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in trading environments.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks like karate and cucumber, and version control (e.g., Git).
Familiarity with performance monitoring tools like JVisualVM or similar.
Location: Bengaluru / Hyderabad

Job Expectations:

Work closely with product managers, traders, and operations teams to gather requirements.
Ensure adherence to best coding practices and architectural standards.
Analyze and optimize system performance to meet strict latency and throughput requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in real-time trading environments.
Ensure systems comply with exchange-specific rules and industry regulations.
Regularly review and enhance system architecture and processes to improve efficiency.
Proven experience leading a team of developers.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.