Senior Java Software Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to join our CCIBT Organization and of Collateral and Margin Management Technology team working on Platforms Modernization & Regulatory/Compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate would have very strong technical knowledge of Java and a solid foundation of server design methodologies. Successful applicant will help enhance, build, and deliver frameworks and business application micro services. leveraging GenAI to accelerate development and build new capabilities. In this role as an AI engineer, you will develop cutting edge artificial intelligence solutions using large language models, agentic frameworks, and other innovative technologies. The ideal candidate would have knowledge in designing, developing, and deploying applications leveraging LLM models and systems, with a strong focus on Prompt Engineering, Fine Tuning, RAG implementation and Agentic frameworks.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives on selected domains

• Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, LLM second agentic frameworks and apply this knowledge to improve existing systems and develop new one

• Design, develop, and deploy AI applications using Enterprise APIs, LLM's, agent frameworks, and other related technologies

• Define opportunities to maximize resource utilization and improve processes while reducing cost

• Lead, design, develop, test, and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies

• Resolve coding, testing, and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature Led team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives

• Mentor less experienced software engineers

• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers

• Lead team to achieve objectives

• Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively

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

• 4+ years of experience in Spring Boot, JPA, Microservices, SQL and NoSQL

• 3+ year of experience in Capital Markets Technology working on building solutions in any of the following areas (Pricing & Risk Management, Trade lifecycle, Sales & Trading, Prime services or Securities Clearing and Settlements)

• 2+ years of experience in React.js

• 2+ years of experience in Kubernetes/OpenShift

• 2+ years of experience in Apache Kafka/Confluent Enterprise

• 2+ years of Experience with SDLC and Agile tools such as JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Confluence etc.

• 1+ years of experience building and using AI MCPs and Agents.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science or equivalent

• 2+ Years of experience in Enterprise Architecture

• Knowledge of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications) is a HUGE PLUS

• 2+ years of DevOps tool set based continuous incremental delivery experience

• 2+ Years of Experience in Blue Green Deployment Model

• 2+ years working in OpenShift Container Platform

• 2+ years working in Micro Front End Architecture

• 2+ years using SQL Server/MongoDB

• 2+ years of experience working Domain Driven Development

• Experience on GenAI enabled solutions, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic workflows, with a strong understanding of prompt engineering, grounding, and extensibility.

• Hands-on experience with major GenAI platforms (e.g., Microsoft VS Code, GitHub Copilot ).

• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP), enterprise-grade agentic workflows is highly desirable

• Deep knowledge of LLM and API integration, including RESTful API design.

Job Expectations

• Must be based in one of the above locations or willing to relocate at your own expense.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule, 3 days onsite.

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Locations:

• 300 S Brevard St. Charlotte, NC 28202

• 194 Wood Ave S, Iselin, New Jersey 08830

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.

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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.

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