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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Engineer - Primary Markets Bookbuilding Systems - **Company:** Wells Fargo - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Salary:** $159,000.0 - $305,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Gradle, Monitoring of Systems, Spring Framework, Apache Maven, OpenShift, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SonarQube, Test Data, Google Cloud, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Grafana, Backend, Gitlab, Containerization, Solid Principles, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Stream Processing, Splunk, Appdynamics, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=12bc79272790dadc ## About the Role Do you have experience in Spring Framework?, * 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education * 6+ years of experience in full stack java development; front-end Java with Spring framework for back-end * 4+ years of experience with Apache Kafka for messaging and stream processing * 1+ years of experience developing Capital Markets applications with strong preference for Primary Issuance Domain, * 4+ years of experience with build tools such as Maven or Gradle * 4+ years of experience with code quality tools like SonarQube * 4+ years of experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, AppDynamics, Elastic, or OpenTelemetry * 4+ years of Capital Markets Fixed Income domain * 3+ years of experience with Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Tekton * 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure setups * Experience using OpenShift / Kubernetes container platforms * Experience designing and delivering cloud-native, microservices-oriented solutions at enterprise scale in financial services or regulated sectors * Experience with test automation using tools such as Selenium * Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment * Strong delivery focus and ability to work in a fast-paced enterprise environment Job Expectations: * Ability to work on-site at posted location * Relocation assistance is not available for this position ## Description The full stack BookBuild Principal Engineer will join the Banking Primary Markets Technology team within Corporate and Investment Bank Technology (CCIBT). This team supports the issuance of new Debt and Equity Securities to the Markets. This business is in a strategic growth phase and is investing in foundational software solutions for the future. This role is pivotal to the success of strategic initiatives in a Front Office Markets environment and is designed for an engineer who thrives in high-performance, front-to-back delivery environments. As a hands-on Tech Lead, you will spearhead the design and development of BookBuilder systems which enable our Syndicate Desks to collaborate with other Sell-Side Brokers to issue new securities to Buy-Side clients, thereby raising funding for our Issuer clients. BookBuilder systems are integrated with other Broker and Investor systems via 3rd party venues such as S&P IssueNet and DirectBooks. This is a complex real-time environment which requires robust, nimble systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical leadership, deep domain knowledge in capital markets, and a passion for building scalable, resilient software solutions using modern technologies such as Java, React, Spring and Kafka. In this role, you will: * Lead the design and architecture of robust and efficient, cloud-native applications using modern frameworks and technologies * Do hands-on coding and software development to create high-quality, scalable applications * Lead technical design discussions and provide architecture thought leadership to the team * Ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and security are followed * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs. * Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation * Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence * Champion the implementation of SOLID principles and software engineering best practices across the codebase * Collaborate with senior management and traders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions * Drive technical decision-making and provide thought leadership in architecture reviews and design discussions * Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and maintainability through rigorous code reviews and testing practices * Provide technical support and resolve issues related to supported applications * Create test data and conduct interface and unit tests * Design, code, test, debug, and document programs using Agile development practice ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Modular Secrets to Lightning-Fast Android Builds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1428-modular-secrets-to-lightning-fast-android-builds) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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