Lead Software Engineer - Electronic Trading, Core Java, Python
Lead Software Engineer - Electronic Trading, Core Java, Python
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Job Description
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:
- Strong proficiency in Java 8 with hands-on experience in multi-threaded and distributed systems.
- Knowledge of Electronic trading / AlgorithmicTrading 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.
Posting End Date:
10 Aug 2025*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 units risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates including women persons with disabilities aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process visitDisability 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
