Java Software Engineer

## About this role

## Wells Fargo is seeking a 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).

## Required Qualifications

• ## 2+ 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.
• ## 2years working knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• ## 2yrs with Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native concepts (containers, managed services, observability).

## Desired Qualifications

• ## 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.

## Job expectations

• ## Ability to work on-site at approved location listed
• ## This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• ## Relocation assistance is not available for this position