Principal Engineer – Java Full Stack

Wells Fargo

. Lead innovative end-to-end technology solution delivery for commercial lending capabilities across loan origination, loan servicing, and loan delivery .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeIrving • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture, with a strong focus on AI technology implementation and data engineering. Proven ability to lead technology solution delivery in commercial lending, leveraging cloud services and agile methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.

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Java 17+Spring Boot 3.xMicroservices ArchitectureAI Technology ImplementationAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Java 17+Spring Boot 3.xMicroservices ArchitectureAngular 16SQL DevelopmentData EngineeringPerformance TuningETL TechnologiesCloud ModernizationRelational Database Design

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformDockerKubernetesJenkinsGitHub ActionsApache SparkTeradataUnix

Industry Keywords

Commercial LendingFinancial ServicesEnterprise TechnologyAgile EnvironmentsEvent-Driven Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAnsibleApacheAWSAzureBigQueryBootstrapCloudDockerETLGoogle Cloud PlatformGradleHibernateJ2EEJavaJavaScriptJenkinsjQueryKafkaKubernetesMavenMicroservicesOpenShiftOraclePythonScalaShell ScriptingSparkSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead innovative end-to-end technology solution delivery for commercial lending capabilities across loan origination, loan servicing, and loan delivery
Advise leadership and influence solution design for complex business needs
Design and code hands-on solutions for highly complex enterprise challenges
Translate business objectives and technology opportunities into technical engineering solutions
Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on innovative business solutions
Recommend industry best practices and new technologies that enhance operations or competitive advantage
Leverage AI, automation, and data engineering capabilities to improve business outcomes
Collaborate with Architecture, Platforms, Technology Leadership, and Product teams on technical strategies and roadmaps
Partner with product and program leadership to align technology implementation with business goals and timelines
Lead platform stability and performance improvements by addressing technical debt and enhancing operational efficiency
Participate in agile ceremonies, architecture decisions, product roadmaps, code reviews, proof of concepts, and day-to-day development guidance
Direct scrum teams based on business value delivery and demonstrate thought leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
7+ years of experience in Java 17+, Spring Boot 3.x, Spring Security, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, JPA, Python, Scala REST APIs, and Microservices Architecture
7+ years of experience with Angular 16, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, and AJAX
3+ years of Teradata and Unix experience
2+ years of AI technology implementation experience
2+ years of experience working in Agile environments
2+ years of experience using Teradata Utilities, Load/Unload processes, and BigQuery
2+ years of database experience with Oracle, Teradata, SQL Server, and relational database design
2+ years of SQL development and performance tuning skills
2+ years of Microsoft Excel skills utilizing Power Query
Experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform services
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
Experience with Kafka and event-driven architecture
Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Maven, Gradle, and SonarQube
Knowledge of Ansible, Shell Scripting, F5, AVI, and infrastructure automation
Experience deploying applications on Tomcat, JBoss, and WebSphere
Strong understanding of MVC architecture, J2EE design patterns, and enterprise application design
Experience with Apache Spark, ETL technologies, DBMS platforms, secure/scalable/highly available solutions, cloud modernization, data engineering, analytics, and AI-driven automation
Experience in financial services or large-scale enterprise technology environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced Agile environment
Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a hybrid environment
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Ability to work additional hours as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Incentive opportunities may be available