Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Blockchain

About This Role Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Speciality Software Engineer - Blockchain

In This Role, You Will

• Build, Develop, Implement, and maintain core blockchain modules in Go using the Cosmos SDK, including a sophisticated, role-based token-factory for native asset issuance.
• Design and implement custom logic within the ABCI++ interface (Prepare-Proposal/Process-Proposal) to enable advanced features and optimizations.
• Configure, launch, and maintain our blockchain network, including genesis configuration, validator setup, and consensus parameter tuning.
• Implement and manage cross-chain functionality using the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol.
• Write exhaustive Unit, Integration, and End-to-End tests to guarantee the security, correctness, and performance of the core protocol.
• Participate in architectural discussions, conduct rigorous code reviews, and contribute to our high standards for technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in our development, test, and production environments. 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 Desired Qualifications:
• Professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend or distributed systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in Go.
• Demonstrable, hands-on experience developing and maintaining custom modules for the Cosmos SDK.
• Solid understanding of CometBFT consensus and the Application Blockchain Interface (ABCI/ABCI++).
• Experience in launching or contributing to a Cosmos-based blockchain network.
• Deeply committed to writing clear, maintainable, and thoroughly tested code.
• Experience in cloud adoption of Blockchain applications including GCP (target platforms) or similar Blockchain frameworks
• Good proficiency in RUST - Ability to understand, dissect and build services Job Expectations:
• Experience in development of enterprise scale banking applications will be a plus
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology governance risk and compliance processes such as policies, control standards, risk management concepts, or information security.

Posting End Date: 7 Jul 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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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