Wells Fargo

Lead Platform Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$110K — $140K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent.
  • 5+ years building enterprise-scale backend systems using Java and modern frameworks.
  • 3+ years of experience with event-driven architecture (Apache Kafka).
  • 2+ years deploying applications on container platforms like Kubernetes.
  • 2+ years working with relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, MongoDB).

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex engineering initiatives within technology domains.
  • Design, develop, test, and implement applications and services.
  • Ensure platform reliability through proactive monitoring.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Resolve complex coding, testing, and production issues.
  • Lead teams to meet compliance and security requirements.
  • Mentor and coach software engineers and promote best practices.

Benefits

  • Work in a key technology team focused on fraud detection and prevention.
  • Engage in modernization efforts using service-based architectures.
  • Opportunity to shape and influence enterprise-scale systems.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for career advancement in a large financial institution.
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Platform Software Engineer to join the Fraud and Claims Technology (FCT) team within the COO Technology organization. This team plays a vital role in delivering reliable, scalable, and resilient technology that supports critical operational processes and customer outcomes across the enterprise.

The FCT team is actively engaged in modernization efforts aimed at evolving legacy capabilities into modern, service‑based architectures. These initiatives focus on improving system reliability, scalability, performance, and integration across upstream and downstream platforms. As part of this work, the team is strengthening its Generative AI capabilities to support fraud detection and prevention while operating within a highly regulated environment.

In this role, you will lead and contribute hands‑on to the design and development of backend and middleware services supporting Fraud, Claims, and Recovery platforms. You will work closely with engineering, product, and platform partners to deliver systems that operate at enterprise scale and support critical business outcomes.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex engineering initiatives within assigned technology domains
  • Design, develop, test, and implement applications, services, and system components using modern software engineering practices
  • Ensure platform reliability through monitoring, observability, and proactive risk mitigation
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and reduce operational cost
  • Resolve complex coding, testing, and production issues
  • Lead teams to ensure compliance, security, and risk management requirements are met
  • Partner with risk, governance, and control stakeholders to implement key initiatives
  • Mentor and coach software engineers and promote engineering best practices
  • Collaborate with and influence peers, managers, and cross‑functional partners
  • Partner with production support and platform engineering teams to ensure operational stability

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
  • 5+ years of hands‑on experience building enterprise‑scale backend systems using Java and modern backend frameworks and architectures, such as Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems
  • 3+ years of experience with event‑driven architecture, such as Apache Kafka or Confluent platforms
  • 2+ years of experience deploying and running applications on container platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift
  • 2+ years of experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases such as SQL Server or MongoDB

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience building or integrating Generative AI‑enabled solutions, including Retrieval‑Augmented Generation and agentic workflows
  • Experience in enterprise or solution architecture
  • Experience working with AI MCPs and agents
  • Experience applying Domain Driven Design principles
  • Hands‑on experience with GenAI developer tools such as GitHub Copilot
    Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and enterprise‑grade agentic workflows
  • Experience integrating large language models and APIs, including RESTful API design
  • Experience working in Agile software development environments using tools such as GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence
  • Experience with React.js or other modern frontend frameworks
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work onsite at one of the approved work locations
  • Approved locations for this role are:
    • 300 S Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC
    • Metro Park, 194 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ
    • 401 Las Colinas Blvd W, Building A, Irving, TX 75039

Posting End Date:

28 Jun 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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246,577 employees
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Net Income
$3.3 billion
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1852
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