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# Lead Digital Assets Software Engineer (contract)

- **Company:** Wells Fargo
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Programming Tools, Digital Assets, Distributed Systems, Github, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Architecture, Software Tools, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, SonarQube, GitHub Copilot, Spring-boot, Containerization, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1073973defc92845

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Visual Studio Code?, * Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 * Demonstrated software engineering experience
 * Strong hands-on software development experience with Java
 * Experience designing, building, and supporting APIs and microservices
 * Experience working with AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, agents)
 * Experience building RESTful services using Spring Boot
 * Experience with cloud-native architectures and containerization (Kubernetes)
 * Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub-based workflows
 * Proficiency with modern development tools (e.g., Visual Studio Code)
 * Experience supporting trading systems, market data, or FIX-based platforms
 * Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles
 * Experience with code quality tools and secure coding practices (e.g., SonarQube)

## Description

* Lead large-scale, complex engineering initiatives with enterprise-wide impact
 * Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications and services
 * Build and support RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
 * Establish and promote engineering standards and best practices
 * Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, production-ready deliverables
 * Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges
 * Drive innovation through adoption of new technologies and AI-enabled development tools
 * Mentor team members and provide technical leadership within Agile teams
 * Contribute to solution design for cloud-native and distributed systems


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