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Specialty Cook roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a culinary arts degree or equivalent, a bar most hotel, resort, and fine dining employers already expect. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a reliable long-term path for Australian culinary professionals.
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Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Specialty Software Engineer to join our Corporate and Investment Banking Technology team. This role focuses on developing and enhancing our Reference Data Platform, a critical application supporting Capital Markets business & trading. You will design and build high-performance components for ingesting, mastering, and distributing financial instruments reference data—requiring strong hands-on expertise in Java, distributed systems, and scalable data processing. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in back-end development, a willingness to leverage agentic AI tools for accelerated delivery, and a commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
In this role, you will:
- Participate in and contribute to complex initiatives across Reference Data Platform domains, delivering scalable and resilient solutions
- Design, code, test, debug, and document applications using Agile development practices and modern Java frameworks
- Leverage agentic AI tools to accelerate development and maintain high code quality
- Support data quality practices including golden-source determination, cross-vendor reconciliation, and data lineage tracking
- Lead or participate in complex initiatives on selected domains
- Assure quality, security and compliance for supported systems and applications
- Serve as a technical resource in finding software solutions
- Review and evaluate user needs and determine requirements
- Provide technical support, advice, and consultation with the issues relating to supported applications
- Create test data and conduct interfaces and unit tests
- Design, code, test, debug and document programs using Agile development practices
- Understand and participate to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
- Conduct research and resolve problems in relation to processes and recommend solutions and process improvements
- Assist other individuals in advanced software development
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4+ years of Java development experience with knowledge of memory management, concurrency, and I/O
- 2+ years of Java 17+, including modern features like Streams API, records, and enhanced concurrency
- 2+ years of implementing microservices using Spring ecosystem (Boot, Batch, and/or Data)
- 2+ years of SQL experience including query optimization
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with Python (pandas, PySpark, or similar) for data transformation or enrichment workflows
- Experience building cloud-ready solutions with Azure, GCP, or OpenShift
- Experience developing data APIs exposed via API gateways
- Experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka, Solace, or similar
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Harness, GitHub Actions, or similar) and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
- Demonstrated knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering techniques, and AI-assisted development workflows
- Domain exposure to Financial Instrument Reference Data or market data vendors
- Experience with distributed caching technologies (Apache Ignite, Redis, Coherence)
- Front-end development experience with React
- Well-versed in Agile development strategies and ceremonies, Test Driven Development & DevOps practices
- Strong foundation in object-oriented analysis and design, algorithms, and data structures
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
Job Expectations:
- Develop and deliver software for Reference Data platform components as a hands-on individual contributor
- Collaborate with Product Owners and business users to translate requirements into functional and technical specifications
- Analyze and refactor legacy code to align with a scalable microservice architecture
- Write high-quality, performant Java code applying object-oriented principles and proven design patterns
- Conduct thorough unit and functional testing; document all development activities per team standards
- Ensure quality, maintainability, and extensibility of supported systems and risk applications
- Build resilient applications requiring near zero production support
- Ramp quickly on new business domains within Capital Markets technology
- Leverage agentic AI tools to accelerate delivery and maintain high code quality
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and propose solutions using AI technologies
Location:
300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Posting End Date:
29 Apr 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our 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.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Specialty Software Engineer to join our Corporate and Investment Banking Technology team. This role focuses on developing and enhancing our Reference Data Platform, a critical application supporting Capital Markets business & trading. You will design and build high-performance components for ingesting, mastering, and distributing financial instruments reference data—requiring strong hands-on expertise in Java, distributed systems, and scalable data processing. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in back-end development, a willingness to leverage agentic AI tools for accelerated delivery, and a commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
In this role, you will:
- Participate in and contribute to complex initiatives across Reference Data Platform domains, delivering scalable and resilient solutions
- Design, code, test, debug, and document applications using Agile development practices and modern Java frameworks
- Leverage agentic AI tools to accelerate development and maintain high code quality
- Support data quality practices including golden-source determination, cross-vendor reconciliation, and data lineage tracking
- Lead or participate in complex initiatives on selected domains
- Assure quality, security and compliance for supported systems and applications
- Serve as a technical resource in finding software solutions
- Review and evaluate user needs and determine requirements
- Provide technical support, advice, and consultation with the issues relating to supported applications
- Create test data and conduct interfaces and unit tests
- Design, code, test, debug and document programs using Agile development practices
- Understand and participate to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
- Conduct research and resolve problems in relation to processes and recommend solutions and process improvements
- Assist other individuals in advanced software development
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4+ years of Java development experience with knowledge of memory management, concurrency, and I/O
- 2+ years of Java 17+, including modern features like Streams API, records, and enhanced concurrency
- 2+ years of implementing microservices using Spring ecosystem (Boot, Batch, and/or Data)
- 2+ years of SQL experience including query optimization
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with Python (pandas, PySpark, or similar) for data transformation or enrichment workflows
- Experience building cloud-ready solutions with Azure, GCP, or OpenShift
- Experience developing data APIs exposed via API gateways
- Experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka, Solace, or similar
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Harness, GitHub Actions, or similar) and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
- Demonstrated knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering techniques, and AI-assisted development workflows
- Domain exposure to Financial Instrument Reference Data or market data vendors
- Experience with distributed caching technologies (Apache Ignite, Redis, Coherence)
- Front-end development experience with React
- Well-versed in Agile development strategies and ceremonies, Test Driven Development & DevOps practices
- Strong foundation in object-oriented analysis and design, algorithms, and data structures
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
Job Expectations:
- Develop and deliver software for Reference Data platform components as a hands-on individual contributor
- Collaborate with Product Owners and business users to translate requirements into functional and technical specifications
- Analyze and refactor legacy code to align with a scalable microservice architecture
- Write high-quality, performant Java code applying object-oriented principles and proven design patterns
- Conduct thorough unit and functional testing; document all development activities per team standards
- Ensure quality, maintainability, and extensibility of supported systems and risk applications
- Build resilient applications requiring near zero production support
- Ramp quickly on new business domains within Capital Markets technology
- Leverage agentic AI tools to accelerate delivery and maintain high code quality
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and propose solutions using AI technologies
Location:
300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Posting End Date:
29 Apr 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Specialty Cook
Document your culinary credentials for USCIS
Get your Australian culinary qualifications formally evaluated by a credential assessment body. USCIS requires evidence your degree or diploma equates to a U.S. bachelor's in culinary arts, a certificate-level qualification alone won't clear the specialty occupation bar.
Target multi-property hotel and resort groups
Large hospitality groups with multiple U.S. properties file LCAs regularly and have in-house HR familiar with work authorizations. A single employer relationship can support multiple E-3 renewals across different properties or roles as your career progresses.
Confirm the role is written as specialty occupation
Ask to see the job description before signing an offer. The position must require a specific culinary degree, not just 'preferred.' If the listing says 'culinary degree or equivalent experience,' get clarity on how the employer will define that for the LCA filing.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa application can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer doesn't need to engage a separate immigration attorney, which removes a common barrier to sponsorship.
Verify your employer holds E-Verify enrollment
Some states require E-Verify enrollment for hospitality employers, and USCIS increasingly scrutinizes LCAs from employers without it. Confirm your prospective employer is enrolled before your offer letter is finalised, since unenrolled employers can face delays getting the LCA certified.
Time your consulate appointment around kitchen staffing cycles
U.S. hospitality hiring peaks before summer and the holiday season. Submitting your DS-160 and booking your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth consulate appointment six to eight weeks before your intended start date aligns with when most employers need new kitchen staff on the floor.
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Find Specialty Cook JobsSpecialty Cook E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Specialty Cook jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Specialty Cook roles specifically by E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who have filed LCAs and are open to Australian candidates. That saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship is technically possible but the employer has never done it, which is where most applications stall.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Specialty Cook role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the role must be written to require a specific culinary arts degree rather than general cooking experience. Positions at fine dining establishments, luxury hotels, and resort properties are most likely to meet the specialty occupation standard because their job descriptions already specify formal culinary credentials as a requirement, not a preference.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Specialty Cook roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals, but it has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year and don't risk being shut out for 12 months. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a randomised selection process. For culinary roles that clear the specialty occupation bar, the E-3 is a far more predictable path.
Can my employer sponsor an E-3 if they've never done it before?
Yes. The E-3 requires the employer to file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, but there's no prior filing history requirement. A first-time sponsor just needs a certified LCA, a valid job offer at the prevailing wage, and the willingness to sign the supporting documentation for your visa interview. Many smaller hospitality businesses do it for the first time with Australian candidates.
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