Wells Fargo

Lead Java Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of experience with enterprise-grade applications in Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
  • 2+ years with NoSQL databases like MongoDB and Cassandra.
  • 1+ year using Generative AI technologies and AI-assisted development tools.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and modern software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver complex technology initiatives with broad impact across the company.
  • Develop standards for complex technology solutions, focusing on microservices and emerging technologies.
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document projects using advanced tools and practices.
  • Analyze solutions for business objectives and technical challenges.
  • Influence best practices to support innovation and engineering excellence.
  • Collaborate with technical experts and stakeholders to achieve high-quality technology outcomes.
  • Mentor peers and lead teams in adopting modern development practices.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and platforms.
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Full Job Description

About this role:

The Credit Card Personal Lending and Retail Services (CPLR) team within Consumer Technology is focused on enhancing and modernizing Wells Fargo's credit card platform while supporting the launch of new products and customer capabilities. The group partners closely with the business to deliver changes across the credit card portfolio, including new product offerings, feature enhancements, and improvements to the overall customer experience. At the same time, the team is driving a broader modernization effort to improve the scalability, reliability, and long-term supportability of the platform. The Lead Software Engineer will play a key role in designing and delivering these solutions while helping support the ongoing evolution of Wells Fargo's credit card technology landscape.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex technology initiatives, including those that are companywide with broad impact, driving the design, development, and delivery of highly scalable, secure, resilient, cloud-native applications and technology solutions.
  • Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large-scale technology solutions, including modern software engineering disciplines, cloud-native architectures, microservices, AI-assisted development practices, and emerging technologies.
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document projects and programs using modern engineering practices and technologies, including Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud-native design patterns, and GenAI-powered development tools to improve productivity and software quality.
  • Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technology environments, and technical challenges requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including application architecture, performance, scalability, reliability, security, operational excellence, and emerging technology considerations.
  • Make decisions in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions, requiring an understanding of industry best practices, new technologies, software engineering principles, modern architectural patterns, and AI-assisted development capabilities, while influencing and leading technology teams to meet deliverables and drive innovation.
  • Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology teams, architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues, deliver high-quality solutions, and achieve business and technology objectives.
  • Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor by providing technical guidance, conducting reviews, promoting engineering excellence, helping resolve complex technical challenges, and supporting the adoption of modern development practices and technology solutions across the organization.


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 hands-on experience designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade full-stack applications using Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
  • 2+ years of experience with NoSQL Databases such as Mongo, Cassandra
  • 1+ years of experience leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Devin, Claude, or similar tools

Desired Qualifications:

  • Certification in Google/Azure Cloud, AWS Associate level / OpenShift Container Platform ( OCP)
  • Experience with Kafka, Pub/Sub, and real-time streaming application development
  • Proficiency with automated testing frameworks including JUnit, Mockito, and WireMock
  • Strong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application development
  • Experience deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of modern application deployment, monitoring, logging, and observability practices
  • Understanding of Secure SDLC principles and secure software development practices
  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation

Job Expectations:

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • This position requires a hybrid in office work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Job Location:

2600 S Price Rd - Chandler, Arizona 85286

401 Las Colinas Blvd W Building A - Irving, Texas 75039

300 S. Brevard - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Posting End Date:

10 Sep 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.

Internship Programs

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.

Join Our Team

Discover the opportunities waiting for you at Wells Fargo by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who bring creativity, passion, and a drive to serve our customers.

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Networking and Innovation

At Wells Fargo, networking and innovation go hand in hand. We encourage our employees to connect across departments and roles to foster new ideas and strategies that lead to groundbreaking solutions.

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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$3.3 billion
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1852
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