Lead Software Engineer - Java Full Stack – React - Messaging - GenAI

Skip to main content Lead Software Engineer - Java Full Stack – React - Messaging - GenAI page is loaded Lead Software Engineer - Java Full Stack – React - Messaging - GenAI Apply locationsHyderabad, India time typeFull time posted onPosted 3 Days Ago job requisition idR-577843 About this role: 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 - 5+ years of software engineering experience, including experience leading the design and delivery of enterprise applications. - 4+ years in Java 21, Spring and microservices development. - Strong knowledge of distributed systems, concurrency, multithreading, scalability, resilience and performance engineering. - Hands-on experience with REST APIs and gRPC-based service design and integration. - Hands-on experience with JMS concepts and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka and Solace. Desired Qualifications : - Strong database development experience with Oracle, SQL and PL/SQL. - Experience with distributed caching using Redis and Oracle Coherence, including database/cache sharing, synchronization and consistency techniques. - Strong understanding and practical application of SOLID principles, enterprise integration patterns and software design patterns. - Experience with automated testing, test automation frameworks and regression testing, including BDD/Cucumber and headless testing. - Experience with Gradle, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, Docker and Kubernetes, Harness and GIT Hub actions. - Strong hands-on experience developing modern web applications with React, JavaScript and TypeScript, including reusable component design, hooks, state management, routing, form handling and responsive user interfaces. - Experience integrating React applications with REST and gRPC-backed services, including API client design, authentication and authorization, error handling, data transformation and asynchronous request management. - Experience with React testing using tools such as Jest and React Testing Library, including unit, component, integration and regression automation. - Knowledge of frontend performance optimization, accessibility, browser compatibility, secure coding, build tooling and deployment of production-grade React applications. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder-management skills. - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or an MCA/equivalent qualification. - Knowledge of capital markets and securities, with experience in Investment Banking and/or Prime Brokerage considered an advantage. - Practical experience with Generative AI, agent development and MCP server creation or integration. - Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Devin and GitHub Copilot within governed software delivery practices. - Familiarity with Autosys, Harness and Linux/Unix scripting. - Relevant certification in capital markets, cloud technologies, Java or software architecture. - Fluency in English; proficiency in an additional regional language is beneficial. Job Expectations: - Balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership, design governance and delivery accountability. - Communicate complex architecture and engineering decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Coach engineers through design reviews, code reviews, testing strategy and production-readiness assessments. - Drive measurable improvements in quality, automation, reliability, maintainability and engineering productivity. Spark, Flink, SQL Server, Flink, Mongo DB - preferred EXPERIENCE 14-20 years ROLE TYPE Lead individual contributor DOMAIN Prime Brokerage Technology Posting End Date: 5 Oct 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. 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, visit Disability 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. 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