Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Private Blockchain Platform

About the job

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Speciality 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:

- Experience with programming languages Golang and Rust.

- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

- Experience with Kanban Agile methodology.

- Prior SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) experience.

- Experience in Systems Engineering and Technology Architecture, or equivalent background gained through work experience, training, military experience, or education.

- 5+ years of hands-on experience with private Blockchain platforms, including Cosmos SDK, CometBFT, and Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) Protocol.

- Strong expertise across multiple blockchain technologies such as Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, and Solana.

- Practical experience in smart contract development using Go and Rust.

- Deep understanding of Distributed Systems, Cryptographic principles, Consensus algorithms, Token standards, and API design & REST integrations.

- 5+ years of experience working with relational and NoSQL databases including Oracle, MS SQL, and MongoDB.

- 5+ years of experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, UrbanCode Deploy, and/or Harness.

- 5+ years of experience with application performance and monitoring tools including Grafana, Splunk, or AppDynamics.

- Hands-on experience in private cloud environments (PCF/OCP) and/or public cloud environments (GCP).

- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies.

- Strong analytical capability to perform independent ticket analysis and resolution.

- Good understanding of Infrastructure Service Management processes (Incident / Change / Problem Management) with hands-on experience using ServiceNow.

Job Expectations:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow established processes.

- Ability to assess and recommend permanent fixes to enhance application stability and resiliency.

- Capability to perform Root Cause Analysis, prepare accurate recaps of issues, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

- Demonstrated experience preparing complex reports and dashboards for leadership review.

- High attention to detail with the ability to make quick, accurate decisions and escalate critical issues appropriately.

- Must be a strong team player with the ability to lead teams through technical challenges.

Posting End Date:

3 Oct 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit  Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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