Senior Java Software Engineer

Wells Fargo•Columbus, OH

2d•$100,000 - $163,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer within the Technology Engineering organization. This role supports Case Management Modernization initiative, contributing to the migration from legacy batch/on-prem systems to cloud-native, API-driven services. The engineer will design and build backend services, improve automation and test coverage, and help ensure reliability and security for high-volume, regulated operational workflows. In this role, you will Design, build, test, and document Java services and APIs using Agile development practices. Develop and enhance microservices (Spring Boot) and integrations using REST and messaging/event patterns as applicable. Write unit and integration tests; contribute to test data creation and automated regression suites. Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and defect remediation to improve quality and maintainability. Contribute to production readiness: logging, metrics, alerts, and runbook updates; support releases and on-call rotations as needed. Apply secure coding practices and follow risk/compliance requirements for regulated banking workflows. Collaborate with product, architecture, QA, and operations partners to clarify requirements and deliver features on time. Identify opportunities to streamline delivery through CI/CD improvements and developer productivity automation (including responsible use of AI-assisted tooling).

Requirements

4+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
2+ years of professional software engineering experience with Java backend development.
2 years Hands-on experience building services with Java (11+) and Spring Boot; designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
2 years Experience with SQL databases and data access patterns (JPA/Hibernate or equivalent).
2 years Experience with automated testing (JUnit, Mockito) and participating in code reviews using Git-based workflows.
2 years working knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
2 years Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native concepts (containers, managed services, observability).

Nice To Haves

Experience in full-stack development using Java Spring Boot and modern front-end technologies such as Angular, with a track record of building scalable web applications, strong API integration, and user-centric design.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a true full-stack developer, contributing across the entire technology stack from UI/UX through backend services and databases.
Prior experience in the financial services (FI) domain, with an understanding of industry standards, regulatory considerations, and enterprise-level application requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot production issues using logs/metrics and collaborate with operations/support teams.
Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native or hybrid architectures.
Experience with Enterprise BPM & Case Management tools and implementation of complex processes
Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging/streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka).
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code exposure.
Familiarity with security practices for APIs and services (OAuth/JWT, secrets management, OWASP awareness).
Background supporting high-volume operational workflows (batch processing, statements, legal orders, estate case, escheatment, or similar).
Experience with monitoring and APM tools (Splunk, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, or similar).
Interest or exposure to automation and GenAI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., improving SDLC, test generation, documentation), within governance requirements.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and document Java services and APIs using Agile development practices.
Develop and enhance microservices (Spring Boot) and integrations using REST and messaging/event patterns as applicable.
Write unit and integration tests; contribute to test data creation and automated regression suites.
Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and defect remediation to improve quality and maintainability.
Contribute to production readiness: logging, metrics, alerts, and runbook updates; support releases and on-call rotations as needed.
Apply secure coding practices and follow risk/compliance requirements for regulated banking workflows.
Collaborate with product, architecture, QA, and operations partners to clarify requirements and deliver features on time.
Identify opportunities to streamline delivery through CI/CD improvements and developer productivity automation (including responsible use of AI-assisted tooling).