Senior Software Engineer

Wells Fargo Bank•Charlotte, NC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 AB Initio, 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 AB Initio, 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.

Requirements

4+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, education, or military experience
4+ years of expertise with AB Initio, 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

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical contributor and lead the design, development, and delivery of complex data engineering solutions using AB Initio, 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