Lead Java Capital Markets Software Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Java Capital Markets Software Engineer in Technology as part of Commercial and Corporate & Investment Banking Technology.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team building solutions for Wells Capital Markets technology organization and we’re looking for individuals to join us on our automation and modernization journey.  If you’re passionate about solving complex and mission critical problems with leading-edge innovative technologies through solid engineering practices this role could be perfect for you.

The position is for a senior developer in the Equity Derivatives Technology group to work in the derivatives front office risk team responsible for enhancing and expanding the strategic Risk & Pricing platform for all the Derivative desks including Index & Single Stock Flow, Delta-1, Convertibles, Corporates, & Structured OTC/Notes.

In this role you will be building out of strategic cloud compliant platforms to support various strategic business initiatives. This role requires 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.

Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives on selected domains
• Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk
• 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
• Lead 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:

• 5+ years in Core Java development with expert understanding of memory management, concurrency, JNI, native I/O.
• 5+ years of working with computing Algorithms and Data Structures
• 4+ years of designing and implementing distributed systems paradigms
• 2+ years of working with in-memory cache architectures (Oracle Coherence, Gemfire )
• 5+ years of Object-Oriented experience
• 3+ years of SQL experience
• 4+ years of securities industry experience with understanding of financial instrument valuation, life cycle and risk management especially pertaining to Equity Derivatives

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced experience in capital markets business and processes
• Knowledge in Gen AI driven solutions to enhance risk analytics and exposure surveillance
• Knowledge and understanding of derivative products risk and valuation methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management or quantitative modeling
• Knowledge and understanding of risk measures and calculations (dv01, delta, Vega, gamma)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of SEC, FNRA, and international regulations for building technological solutions
• 2+ years of experience developing multi-tiered, low latency, highly reliable, applications for Equity Swaps or Equity Derivatives Trading Desk
• Firm understanding of Design Patterns
• Familiar with trading concepts as they relate to flow trading, synthetics, exotics & convertibles and technology used to solve problems for these business lines
• Able to build components across all functional domains: trade capture, lifecycle mgmt., risk, pricing
• Outstanding communication skills as required for a front office role
• A BS/BA degree or higher

Location:

300 S Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

150 E 42nd St. - New York, NY  10017

Metro Park, 194 Wood Avenue South, 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 achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$120,400.00 - $287,600.00

Posting End Date:

6 Apr 2025

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

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

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