Java Principal Engineer (payments)

Wells Fargo

Iselin, NJ, USA
Base: $159,000.00 - $305,000.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite
7+ years engineering experience
7+ years payments domain expertise
J2ee and microservices application development
Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer in technology to lead initiatives within their Global Payments & Liquidity Treasury Technology organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering, particularly in payments and J2EE/Microservices applications, and will provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions to complex technical challenges

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a strategic advisor to leadership for developing complex applications and technologies across the Global Payments & Liquidity Treasury Technology organization.
  • Candidates will lead the resolution of highly unique enterprise challenges requiring vision, creativity, and advanced analytical thinking to deliver long-term solutions.
  • Wells Fargo offers a competitive salary ranging from $159,000 to $305,000 along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k) plans, and parental leave.

Matching Summary

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Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer in technology to lead initiatives within their Global Payments & Liquidity Treasury Technology organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering, particularly in payments and J2EE/Microservices applications, and will provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.

Salary

Base: $159,000.00 - $305,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive opportunities eligible; Benefits: Health, 401(k), Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years engineering experience
  • 7+ years payments domain expertise
  • J2EE and Microservices application development
  • Kafka and Confluent Platform background
  • Secure DevOps practices and cloud automation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to manage virtual global teams
  • Experience with XA transactions and load balancing
  • Advanced test automation framework capabilities
  • Proactive risk identification and mitigation mindset

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of Engineering experience
  • 7+ years in payments or liquidity domains
  • US work authorization required (no visa sponsorship)
  • Onsite work at Iselin NJ or Charlotte NC locations

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization

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