Wells Fargo · 4 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer (contract)
Irving, TX
Contract
Onsite
Lead/StaffWells Fargo is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to consult on complex software engineering initiatives with broad impact. The role involves architecting, building, and scaling a next-generation API platform, leading technical execution for data center migration, and ensuring performance and security in cloud-native delivery.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurancePayments
No H1B
Responsibilities
We are seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to architect, build, and scale our next-generation API platform and applications
You will drive end-to-end solution design and implementation across Java (21/17), Python, Angular, and GraphQL, while steering cloud-native delivery on Microsoft Azure and Red Hat (RHEL/OpenShift) with Terraform-driven Infrastructure as Code
You’ll also lead and govern technical execution for data center migration (on-prem to cloud), ensuring performance, security, reliability, and operational excellence
This role blends technical leadership (architecture, standards, code quality, mentoring) with deep, hands-on engineering in high-throughput APIs, distributed systems, and AI/ML-enabled services
Architecture & Technical Leadership
Hands-on Engineering
Cloud, Platform, and DevOps
Data Center Migration (On-Prem Cloud)
Quality, Security & Compliance
People Leadership & Collaboration
Qualification
Required
Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Software engineering experience building production-grade APIs and distributed systems using Java (17/21) and Python; strong background designing REST and GraphQL solutions
Technical leadership experience as a Tech Lead or Lead Engineer, plus hands-on data center migration expertise (on‑prem to cloud)
Proficient with Java (Spring Boot/Spring Cloud, reactive stacks), Python (FastAPI/Flask/Django, AI/ML libraries), and Angular for enterprise applications
Deep experience with Azure cloud services (AKS, App Service, API Management, Functions, Service Bus/Event Hubs) and container platforms on Red Hat/OpenShift; strong Infrastructure‑as‑Code skills using Terraform
Skilled in MS SQL Server, distributed messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and caching technologies such as Redis
Strong background in DevOps (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), secure engineering (OAuth2/OIDC/JWT, mTLS, Key Vault, vulnerability management), and automated testing
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience with OpenShift operators, service mesh (Istio/Linkerd), and Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD certifications a plus)
Hands-on with Azure Migrate, Azure Database Migration Service, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute)
Performance engineering: JVM tuning, Python performance, SQL plan analysis, horizontal scaling
Observability: OpenTelemetry, Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/Elastic, Log Analytics
IaC & Config: Terraform Enterprise/Cloud, Ansible (for RHEL), policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest)
Certifications: Azure Architect (AZ-305), Terraform Associate, RHCSA/RHCE, CKA/CKAD
Experience with CQRS/DDD, event sourcing, and advanced caching strategies
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
401K
Voluntary Benefits
Company
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company is a financial services firm that provides banking, insurance, investments, and mortgage services.
Founded in 1852
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
Charlie Scharf
CEO
Fernando Rivas
CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking
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