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# Lead Specialty Software Engineer

- **Company:** Wells Fargo
- **Location:** Concord, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $159,000.0 - $305,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Calypso Programming Language, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3367836960&tx=VT6257TTZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
 * 5+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies
 * 5+ years of experience designing and supporting integrations between vendor platform and upstream/downstream systems using APIs, messaging, and batch interfaces.
 * 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and resolving complex production issues in a high-availability environment
 * 5+ years of experience of SDLC, application architecture, testing, release management, and production support processes
 * 5+ years of experience leading complex technology initiatives and mentoring software engineers, * 10+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience
 * 8+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies
 * 3+ years of experience supporting or developing solutions on the Calypso platform, preferably within Back Office modules
 * Strong knowledge of capital markets operations, including settlements, accounting, payments, reconciliations, and post-trade processing
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner across Technology, Operations, and Business teams

## Description

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead development, integration, and support of the Calypso Back Office platform supporting settlements, accounting, reconciliations, and post-trade processing across Capital Markets. This role will provide technical leadership for critical back-office systems, drive strategic platform enhancements, and partner closely with Operations, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance., * Lead development and support of the Calypso Back Office platform, supporting settlements, accounting, reconciliations, and post-trade processing

 * Design, develop, test, and implement Calypso enhancements, interfaces, workflows, and integrations
 * Ensure platform stability, operational efficiency, and compliance with risk, regulatory, and audit requirements
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues related to trade processing, settlements, accounting, and system integrations
 * Drive process improvements, automation, and optimization of back-office operations and controls
 * Partner with Operations, Finance, Production Support, and Platform Engineering teams to deliver strategic initiatives and maintain platform reliability
 * Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and lead project delivery across cross-functional teams
 * Collaborate with stakeholders and influence technical direction for the Calypso Back Office ecosystem


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