Senior Software Engineer - Java/Microservices

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. In this role, you will: Lead moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within technical domain environments Contribute to large scale planning of strategies Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments Review moderately complex technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of technologies and procedures Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet existing client needs or potential new clients needs while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, or compliance requirements Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve technical challenges and achieve goals Lead projects and act as an escalation point, provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff Required Qualifications: 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications:

4 - 8+ years overall Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, React (MFE), MongoDB, Kafka, EDA Core Stack: Design Exposure: DDD, CQRS, Axon, Rules & Workflow Engines Strong hands‑on experience with Java and Spring Boot Proven experience building microservices‑based architecture Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalability patterns Hands‑on experience with Kafka or equivalent messaging platforms Practical implementation of Event‑Driven Architecture (EDA) Strong working experience with React Hands‑on exposure to Micro‑Frontend (MFE) architecture Experience designing API‑first, contract‑driven backend‑to‑frontend integrations Understanding of frontend performance, versioning, and independent deployment models Exposure to Drools or similar rule engines Experience with workflow / process orchestration platforms such as RHPAM, Camunda, or equivalent Hands‑on experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases Experience with cloud‑native deployments (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies Proven experience in Agile / Scrum‑based delivery Lead estimation, backlog grooming, and sprint planning Drive predictable delivery while maintaining engineering rigor Balance short‑term delivery needs with long‑term platform health Job Expectations: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, and deliver enterprise‑scale, cloud‑native platforms built on Java, Microservices, and Event‑Driven Architecture, with a modern Micro‑Frontend (MFE)‑based React UI layer. This role requires strong system design expertise, the ability to drive technical direction, engineering rigor, and operational excellence across backend and frontend boundaries. You will work on greenfield service development, apply Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), and design scalable, decision‑centric and workflow‑driven systems using Kafka, rules engines, workflows, and Micro‑Frontend architectures. Leadership Expectations Enforce engineering, architectural, and coding standards Drive platform‑level decisions including API contracts, event contracts, and MFE boundaries Own outcomes across delivery, quality, and production stability Partner closely with Product, UX, Architecture, and Operations teams Key Responsibilities Own end‑to‑end design and development of Java‑based microservices and APIs Architect event‑driven, asynchronous systems using Kafka Apply Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) to model complex business domains Design and implement CQRS / Event Sourcing patterns (Axon preferred) Implement business rules and decision logic using Drools or similar rule engines Design and orchestrate long‑running workflows using RHPAM or equivalent workflow platforms Build scalable, secure REST and async APIs for frontend and partner