Software development jobs in the United States

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Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 51,319
Employers: 9,815

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $141,632Across 10,835 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.06Across 2,214 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $13,454Across 53 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $138,053Across 46 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 9%4,495 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,646 listings
On-site: 15%7,780 listings

Not specified: 69% (35,398 listings)

Employers hiring include Lockheed Martin (670), Akamai Technologies, Inc. (625), Salesforce.com (606).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Software development jobs in the United States

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Wells Fargo

Lead Java Software Engineer

ISELIN, NJ, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

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Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Java Software Engineer within the Commercial and Corporate & Investment Banking Technology organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team building next‑generation solutions for Wells Fargo’s Capital Markets technology organization. We’re looking for engineers eager to be part of our automation, cloud, and Generative AI modernization journey. If you’re passionate about tackling complex, mission‑critical challenges using innovative technologies and strong engineering practices, this role is an excellent fit. This position is a senior developer role within the Prime Brokerage and Equity Finance & Futures (EF&F) Technology team. In this role you will join the team dedicated to the build‑out of next‑generation Prime Services trade processing and clearing capabilities, focusing on high throughput Market Maker Clearing, Financing workflows, and lifecycle automation.

Success requires strong Java expertise, a solid foundation in server‑side design principles, and the ability to architect, build, and deliver scalable microservices and foundational frameworks.

In this role, you will:

Lead, design, develop, test and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies
Write high-quality, performant Java code using object-oriented principles and design patterns
Solve complex problems requiring a solid grasp of business domains
Ensure quality, maintainability, and extensibility of supported systems and risk applications
Resolve coding, testing, and platform issues of a technically challenging nature
Lead team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
Mentor less experienced software engineers
Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers
Leverage GenAI tools to produce high-quality code and maintain high productivity
Keen eye to look at various technology processes and come up with proposals to solve it using AI technologies

Required Qualifications:

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 Core Java development with deep expertise in memory management, garbage collection tuning, multithreading, concurrency models, native I/O, and JNI integration
3+ year of experience in Capital Markets Technology working on building solutions in any of the following areas Equities/Options trade processing and clearing with OCC, CBOE clearing agencies.
3+ years designing and building distributed, multi-tiered systems with high-throughput (~5 million a day), high availability, fault tolerance, and event-driven & microservices-based architectures
2+ years working with SQL databases like Oracle or SSL Server, including schema design and query optimization
2+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting containerized applications using OpenShift and Kubernetes, including application lifecycle management, CI/CD integration, scalability, resiliency, monitoring, and production support.

Desired Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of Generative AI and Agentic AI, including LLMs, prompt engineering, responsible AI, and practical patterns for reliable, secure, and auditable AI-assisted software engineering
Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern AI coding agents and development harnesses, such as GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude Code, Cursor, or comparable tools, applying agentic workflows to coding, testing, debugging, modernization, and code analysis while maintaining human review and established SDLC, security, and quality controls
Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures, with a focus on performance optimization
Hands-on experience with modern SDLC frameworks, including Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure software development practices
Proficient in design patterns, clean code principles, and scalable system design
Familiarity with front-office risk systems, trading workflows, trade lifecycle integration, and products across flow trading, synthetics, exotics, convertibles, and prime brokerage
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective front-office interaction
Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Deep understanding of capital markets workflows, including trade capture, lifecycle management, regulatory reporting
Experience leveraging Kafka and/or Solace messaging for real-time, event-driven integration, enabling reliable publish/subscribe communication across heterogeneous platforms

Job Expectations:

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Location:

Metro Park, 194 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey 08830
Brevard Street, Charlotte, North Carolina

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. $159,000.00 - $305,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

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

Posting End Date:

29 Nov 2026

***** Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

c. Please be prepared to provide accurate information and supporting documentation in connection with any lawful employment and education verification conducted by Wells Fargo.

Req Number: R-584402

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Skills

Oracle Java
Design principles
Microservices
Regulatory compliance
Risk management
SQL
Oracle
Red Hat OpenShift
Kubernetes
CI/CD
GitHub
Debugging
Agile
Scrum
Test automation
Software development
Communication skills
Collaboration
Computer science
Reporting
Apache Kafka
Recruitment
Documentation

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