Wells Fargo

Lead Specialty Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$159K — $305K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent through work, training, military experience, or education
  • 5+ years developing enterprise applications with Java/J2EE technologies
  • 5+ years designing and supporting integrations using APIs, messaging, and batch interfaces
  • 5+ years troubleshooting complex production issues in high-availability environments
  • 5+ years of SDLC experience, including application architecture, testing, and release management
  • 5+ years of experience leading technology initiatives and mentoring software engineers

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and support of the Calypso Back Office platform for settlements and post-trade processing
  • Design, develop, test, and implement platform enhancements and integrations
  • Ensure platform stability and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to trade processing and system integrations
  • Drive improvements and automation of back-office operations and controls
  • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Platform Engineering teams
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave and critical caregiving leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead development, integration, and support of the Calypso Back Office platform supporting settlements, accounting, reconciliations, and post-trade processing across Capital Markets. This role will provide technical leadership for critical back-office systems, drive strategic platform enhancements, and partner closely with Operations, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will: - Lead development and support of the Calypso Back Office platform, supporting settlements, accounting, reconciliations, and post-trade processing - Design, develop, test, and implement Calypso enhancements, interfaces, workflows, and integrations - Ensure platform stability, operational efficiency, and compliance with risk, regulatory, and audit requirements - Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues related to trade processing, settlements, accounting, and system integrations - Drive process improvements, automation, and optimization of back-office operations and controls - Partner with Operations, Finance, Production Support, and Platform Engineering teams to deliver strategic initiatives and maintain platform reliability - Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and lead project delivery across cross-functional teams - Collaborate with stakeholders and influence technical direction for the Calypso Back Office ecosystem Required Qualifications: - 5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education - 5+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies - 5+ years of experience designing and supporting integrations between vendor platform and upstream/downstream systems using APIs, messaging, and batch interfaces. - 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and resolving complex production issues in a high-availability environment - 5+ years of experience of SDLC, application architecture, testing, release management, and production support processes - 5+ years of experience leading complex technology initiatives and mentoring software engineers Desired Qualifications: - 10+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience - 8+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies - 3+ years of experience supporting or developing solutions on the Calypso platform, preferably within Back Office modules - Strong knowledge of capital markets operations, including settlements, accounting, payments, reconciliations, and post-trade processing - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner across Technology, Operations, and Business teams Expectations: - Willingness to work onsite - this position offers a hybrid work schedule - This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship - Relocation assistance is not available for this position Locations: - 300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202 - 1755 Grant St., Concord, CA 94520 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. $159,000.00 - $305,000.00 Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visitfor 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: 15 Sep 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

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Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
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