About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer

In this role, you will:

Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in Application Design and Development using Java and Microservices.
5+ years of experience using Database Technologies such as Oracle and MongoDB.
Familiarity using Spring Boot & React JS.
Must have fair knowledge in Image processing and gen AI
Strong in microservices based design and architecture including DB design on distributed system
Proficiency in an Agile environment such as Scrum.
Proficiency in building relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
2+ years of experience in Migrating Applications to Cloud (Google Cloud, Azure, or PCF).
Experience in BDD, Selenium or playwright along with API automation
Cloud certification is a plus.
Experience with .NET Framework and Citrix is a plus.
Familiarity in using Kafka GENI - Copilot

Job Expectations:

Act as a key contributor in defining standards and best practices for engineering large-scale, complex technology solutions.
Design, code, test, debug, and document solutions for major projects and programs.
Review and analyze complex technology solutions
Make decisions on engineering best practices, leveraging industry standards and emerging technologies to drive new initiatives.
Collaborate with senior technical experts, engineering leaders, and external industry groups to resolve complex issues.
Lead projects and engineering teams or serve as a peer mentor to guide team members
Time management and systematic software development practices are must.

Posting End Date:

27 Mar 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.