About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer.

In this role, you will:

Lead moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within technical domain environments
Contribute to large scale planning of strategies
Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments
Review moderately complex technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of technologies and procedures
Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet existing client needs or potential new clients needs while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, or compliance requirements
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve technical challenges and achieve goals
Lead projects and act as an escalation point, provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff

Required Qualifications:

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

Job Expectation:

Performance Engineering Expertise
- LoadRunner expert: HTTP/HTML, Web Services, Java Vuser.
- Advanced scripting: correlation, parameterization, think-time modeling, error handling, custom logic, and data-driven frameworks.
- Deep understanding of Java performance tuning, GC behavior, JVM internals, thread/heap analysis.
- Deep understanding of .NET performance tuning, CLR internals, thread pool behavior, async/await performance characteristics, memory/GC modes (Server/Workstation), and heap analysis.
- Solid understanding of microservices patterns, REST APIs, asynchronous workflows, Kafka streaming semantics (e.g., consumer lag, backpressure), and large-scale batch processing.
- Design and execute load, stress, soak, breakpoint, failover, and Chaos tests.
- Influence System Design for Performance: Evaluate architecture, data flows, caching, concurrency models, and REST/Kafka integration patterns to design for scale before code is written.
- Deep-Dive Engineering Diagnostics: Use GC logs, thread/heap dumps, profilers, and JVM/OS internals to root-cause latency, memory leaks, deadlocks, and throughput bottlenecks across distributed services.
- Leverages AI to automate creation of performance test assets (scripts, data, scaffolding) and accelerate root‑cause analysis by correlating observability signals and generating decision‑ready insights.

Cloud‑Native & Container Platforms
- Hands-on with Kubernetes/OpenShift for performance testing microservices.
- Analyzes pod-level CPU/memory, HPA responsiveness, and autoscaling dynamics.
- Evaluates container limits/requests, node saturation, and cluster-level constraints impacting performance.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Core Tools: LoadRunner, Blaze Meter, AppDynamics, Splunk, SPLOC
Tech Focus: Java, .Net, Kafka, OCP, K8s, Microservices, Batch Systems
Programming: C, Java, Python

Posting End Date:

25 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.