About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead complex, large‑scale technology initiatives with broad enterprise impact. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader who can influence engineering standards, deliver high‑quality solutions, and contribute to the development of modern, scalable, and AI‑enabled platforms. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross‑functional partners to solve complex technical challenges, mentor peers, and drive innovation across the organization.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead complex technology initiatives, including companywide programs with broad impact

• Act as a key participant in developing enterprise engineering standards and best practices for large‑scale technology solutions

• Design, code, test, debug, and document software solutions across projects and programs

• Review and analyze complex, large‑scale technology solutions to support tactical and strategic business objectives

• Evaluate enterprise technology environments and resolve challenges requiring deep analysis of multiple factors, including unprecedented technical considerations

• Make decisions on engineering approaches by applying industry best practices and emerging technologies

• Influence and lead technology teams to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives

• Collaborate and consult with senior technical experts, architects, and external industry partners to resolve complex technical issues

• Lead projects, guide technical workstreams, or serve as a peer mentor to other engineers

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education

• 5+ years of hands‑on Java development experience

• 5+ years of experience developing microservices, including working with MongoDB and Kafka

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with container‑based technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes

• 3+ years of experience with SDLC and Agile methodologies

• Experience designing large language model (LLM) prompt engineering, prompt chaining, and evaluation frameworks

• Strong ability to troubleshoot and analyze performance bottlenecks

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of API‑driven microservices development on internal or external cloud platforms

• 5+ years of engineering experience leading and developing Core Banking applications

• 3+ years of experience designing and developing GenAI‑powered applications using LLMs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, etc.)

• 3+ years of Kubernetes experience, including OpenShift or other container orchestration platforms

• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Elastic, Kibana, Grafana, AppDynamics, New Relic, DataDog, or TrueSight

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multi‑tasking skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, both independently and collaboratively, including with onshore and offshore teams

Job Expectations

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Posting End Date:

*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.

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