Lead Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading (Java)

Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading, Java

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Specialty Software Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives on selected domains
• Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk
• Define opportunities to maximize resource utilization and improve processes while reducing cost
• Lead, design, develop, test and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies
• Resolve coding, testing and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature
• Lead team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
• Mentor less experienced software engineers
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers
• Lead team to achieve objectives
• Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Design, implement, and optimize low-latency, high-throughput Java applications for financial trading.
• Experience in Electronic trading / Algorithmic Trading is MUST.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8+, with hands-on experience in multi-threaded and distributed systems.
• Develop and maintain protocols for connectivity with exchanges (e.g., FIX, ITCH, OUCH).
• Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Solace, Aeron etc.) and real-time data processing.
• Knowledge of low-latency optimization techniques, including garbage collection tuning and efficient data structures.
• Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad

Job Expectations:

• We are open for both the locations - Hyderabad or Bangalore and will be required to work in the office as per organizations In Office Adherence / Return To Office (RTO)
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate systems seamlessly with other components.
• Ensure adherence to best coding practices and architectural standards.
• Willing to work in any key area on Electronic Trading like Exchange Connectivity, Algo Trading or time series database
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in real-time trading environments.
• Work closely with product managers, traders, and operations teams to gather requirements.
• Ensure systems comply with exchange-specific rules and industry regulations.
• Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and methodologies.
• Regularly review and enhance system architecture and processes to improve efficiency.
• Familiarity with financial markets, trading systems, and exchange platforms.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in trading environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks like karate and cucumber, and version control (e.g., Git).

Posting End Date: 

23 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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