Lead Specialty Software Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support critical data platforms within the financial services domain. This role is responsible for designing, building, and supporting large-scale, business-critical data processing solutions used across trading, risk, regulatory, and operational workflows. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth software engineering experience, deep expertise in ABInitio, strong Python and scripting capabilities, and proven experience delivering solutions in capital markets or banking environments.
In this role, you will:

• Serve as a senior technical contributor and lead the design, development, and delivery of complex data engineering solutions using ABInitio, Python, and scripting technologies
• Architect, build, and maintain high-performance batch and data integration pipelines supporting financial, trading, risk, and regulatory data
• Apply advanced object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and software design patterns to develop scalable, maintainable, and reusable solutions
• Lead technical design reviews, establish engineering standards, and influence platform and architectural direction
• Drive large-scale planning initiatives, including modernization, performance optimization, and resiliency improvements
• Review and resolve complex technical challenges related to data quality, performance, scalability, and operational stability
• Provide expert-level production support and serve as a key escalation point for high-severity issues
• Partner closely with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate complex financial requirements into robust technical solutions
• Mentor and guide engineers across the team through coaching, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise SDLC, information security, data governance, and regulatory control requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, education, or military experience
• 4+ years of expertise with ABInitio, including design, development, and support of enterprise-scale data pipelines
• 4+ years of experience with Python and scripting (e.g., shell, automation, operational tooling)
• 4+ years of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• 4+ years of experience in the financial services domain, such as banking, capital markets, trading, risk, finance, or regulatory reporting

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting capital markets platforms, including trade processing, positions, risk, P&L, or reference data
• Strong understanding of financial data models and workflows
• Experience operating in highly regulated environments with strong audit, risk, and control expectations
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and advanced shell scripting
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices
• Prior experience as a technical lead or senior individual contributor in a large enterprise environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Job Expectations:

• Ability to support business-critical systems in a production environment, including participation in on-call rotations
• Strong ownership mindset with focus on system stability, risk reduction, and engineering excellence
• Willingness to collaborate across global teams and work within a hybrid or office-based environment as required

Posting location:

• 300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202

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.
$100,000.00 - $163,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:
30 Apr 2026
* 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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