About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise‑scale ETL and data engineering solutions. This role will drive complex, companywide technology initiatives and help establish engineering standards and best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in Ab Initio and data warehousing with strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring capabilities.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead complex technology initiatives, including large‑scale and enterprise‑wide programs

• Act as a key participant in defining standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex technology solutions

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

• Review and analyze large‑scale technology solutions aligned to tactical and strategic business objectives

• Evaluate enterprise technology environments and solve complex technical challenges requiring in‑depth analysis of multiple factors, including unprecedented or intangible considerations

• Make technical decisions that influence companywide engineering practices, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies

• Collaborate and consult with senior technologists, architects, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues

• Lead projects and teams, and serve as a peer mentor to engineers

• Influence delivery outcomes while driving innovation and continuous improvement

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

• Technology‑oriented Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), or equivalent advanced degree

• Strong experience with Ab Initio, Spark, UNIX shell scripting, and Oracle (SQL/PL‑SQL)

• Proven SQL programming, performance tuning, and relational data modeling skills

• Hands‑on experience with key Ab Initio features (workload/workflow management, continuous flows, EME, Express>IT)

• Applied understanding of AI/ML concepts and enterprise AI integration

• Ability to guide developers, collaborate cross‑functionally in Agile teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively

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.

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.