Wells Fargo

Lead Java Engineer | Payments Technology

Wells Fargo$120K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • 5+ years of Java application development experience
  • 3+ years of experience with Spring Boot
  • 2+ years of experience with Kafka
  • 2+ years of experience with cloud implementation technologies (Azure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud, or PCF)

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex technology initiatives with broad company impact
  • Develop and enforce best practices for engineering large-scale technology solutions
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document software projects
  • Analyze complex technology solutions for business objectives and technical challenges
  • Make decisions to shape companywide engineering and technology standards
  • Collaborate with technical experts and industry groups to resolve complex issues
  • Mentor peers and lead project teams

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allowing for flexibility
  • On-site work requirement to strengthen team collaboration
  • Opportunity to lead strategic technology initiatives
  • Engagement with diverse teams across the organization
  • Chance to solve complex challenges that impact global clients
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Commercial and Corporate & Investment Banking Technology (CCIBT) team within Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). In this role, you will help design, build, and deliver innovative technology solutions that support critical banking and capital markets platforms used by clients around the world. Working on complex, large-scale initiatives, you will collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, product teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that align with strategic business objectives. You will play a key role in driving engineering excellence, advancing modern technology capabilities, and enabling growth across a diverse portfolio of banking, lending, investment banking, and markets services. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while partnering with teams across the organization to solve complex challenges and deliver value to clients globally.

 

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
  • 5+ years of experience with Java application development
  • 3+ years of experience in Spring Boot
  • 2+ years of experience with Kafka
  • 2+ years of experience with cloud implementation technologies (Azure, Kubernetes, Google Cloud, or PCF)

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in Business Process Orchestration
  • 3+ years of experience in database technologies such as Oracle or MongoDB
  • 2+ years of experience with Microservices or SOA and REST APIs
  • 2+ years' experience with API Gateway and Containerization
  • 2+ years of experience in Agile working environment such as Scrum or Kanban
  • Experience with front-end development using Angular or ReactJS
  • Experience with Oracle Service Bus
  • Strong Design experience in Design Patterns, Domain Driven Design, and Event-based integration
  • Experience working with Wholesale Payments

 

Job Expectations:

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • Must be able to work on-site at the listed location
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

 

Job Location:

  • 300 S Brevard St. Charlotte, NC 28202

Posting End Date: 

16 Oct 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

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Kickstart your career with a Wells Fargo internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure, professional skills development, and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment offers. Interns at Wells Fargo work on real projects, solve actual challenges, and gain the mentorship of seasoned professionals.

Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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Empower Your Career

Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
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