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About this role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer within the Technology Engineering organization. This role supports Case Management Modernization initiative, contributing to the migration from legacy batch/on-prem systems to cloud-native, API-driven services. The engineer will design and build backend services, improve automation and test coverage, and help ensure reliability and security for high-volume, regulated operational workflows.

In this role, you will

Design, build, test, and document Java services and APIs using Agile development practices.

Develop and enhance microservices (Spring Boot) and integrations using REST and messaging/event patterns as applicable.

Write unit and integration tests; contribute to test data creation and automated regression suites.

Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and defect remediation to improve quality and maintainability.

Contribute to production readiness: logging, metrics, alerts, and runbook updates; support releases and on-call rotations as needed.

Apply secure coding practices and follow risk/compliance requirements for regulated banking workflows.

Collaborate with product, architecture, QA, and operations partners to clarify requirements and deliver features on time.

Identify opportunities to streamline delivery through CI/CD improvements and developer productivity automation (including responsible use of AI-assisted tooling).

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
• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience with Java backend development.
• 2 years Hands-on experience building services with Java (11+) and Spring Boot; designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• 2 years Experience with SQL databases and data access patterns (JPA/Hibernate or equivalent).
• 2 years Experience with automated testing (JUnit, Mockito) and participating in code reviews using Git-based workflows.
• 2years working knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• 2yrs with Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native concepts (containers, managed services, observability).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in full-stack development using Java Spring Boot and modern front-end technologies such as Angular, with a track record of building scalable web applications, strong API integration, and user-centric design.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a true full-stack developer, contributing across the entire technology stack from UI/UX through backend services and databases.
• Prior experience in the financial services (FI) domain, with an understanding of industry standards, regulatory considerations, and enterprise-level application requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues using logs/metrics and collaborate with operations/support teams.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native or hybrid architectures.
• Experience with Enterprise BPM & Case Management tools and implementation of complex processes
• Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging/streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code exposure.
• Familiarity with security practices for APIs and services (OAuth/JWT, secrets management, OWASP awareness).
• Background supporting high-volume operational workflows (batch processing, statements, legal orders, estate case, escheatment, or similar).
• Experience with monitoring and APM tools (Splunk, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, or similar).
• Interest or exposure to automation and GenAI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., improving SDLC, test generation, documentation), within governance requirements.

Job expectations

• Ability to work on-site at approved location listed
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

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.

Posting End Date:

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

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.

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

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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.

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