Position Details

Salary $119K – $187K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience lead

Exp. Years 5+ years

Education Not specified

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Lead Java Software Engineer at Wells Fargo Columbus focuses on building scalable core banking applications using microservices and modern cloud technologies, with emphasis on automation and observability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex engineering initiatives
Design, code, test, and document projects
Guide and mentor team members
Ensure platform readiness across environments
Drive continuous improvement in deployment and monitoring

Technical Overview

Stack includes Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, Microservices, REST/SOAP, Event-Driven Messaging (MQ/Kafka), cloud platforms (Azure, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker), and monitoring/configuration tools (Ansible, Grafana, Elastic, Splunk, Prometheus, Github, Maven).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a lead Java software engineer with 5+ years of Java/J2EE, Spring, and microservices experience, plus event-driven messaging (IBM MQ or Kafka) and cloud exposure (Azure/OpenShift/Kubernetes). They should lead teams, design scalable banking solutions, and collaborate across disciplines.

Must-Have Skills

5+ years of Software Engineering5+ years of Java/J2EE5+ years of Spring Framework5+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Microservices and Rest APIs2+ years of Event Driven Messaging (IBM MQ or Apache Kafka)1+ years of Cloud technologies including AzureOpenShiftPivotal Cloud FoundryKubernetes or Docker

Nice-to-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or engineeringExperience with Agile Scrum and/or KanbanExperience in enterprise core banking applicationsConfiguration and monitoring technologies such as AnsibleGrafanaElasticSplunkPrometheusGithubMaven

Tools & Platforms

AnsibleGrafanaElasticSplunkPrometheusGithubMaven

Required Skills

Java/J2EESpring FrameworkMicroservicesREST APIsIBM MQApache KafkaAzureOpenShiftKubernetesDockerPivotal Cloud FoundryAnsibleGrafanaElasticSplunkPrometheusGithubMaven

Hard Skills

Java/J2EESpring FrameworkEnterprise applications using Microservices and REST APIsEvent Driven Messaging (IBM MQ or Apache Kafka)Cloud technologies including AzureOpenShiftPivotal Cloud FoundryKubernetes or DockerAnsibleGrafanaElastic / ElasticsearchSplunkPrometheusGithubMaven

Soft Skills

Strong communicationTeam collaborationLeadershipProblem-solving

Industry & Role

Industry Banking

Job Function Develop and deliver hybrid core banking solutions using Java and cloud-native approaches in Columbus, OH

Role Subtype Lead Software Engineer

Tech Domains Java, Azure, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Grafana

Keywords for Your Resume

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