Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer (002051)

Wells Fargo$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in software engineering
  • 5 years of experience with Core Java
  • 5 years of experience with J2EE
  • 5 years of experience in RESTful web services
  • 5 years of experience with Spring, Spring Batch, and Spring Boot
  • 3 years of experience in distributed services architecture using Microservices or SOA

Responsibilities

  • Lead technology initiatives with companywide impact
  • Develop standards and best practices for engineering solutions
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document software
  • Analyze complex technology solutions against business objectives
  • Influence and lead technology teams to meet deliverables
  • Collaborate with technical experts and external groups on complex issues

Benefits

  • Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days a week
  • Work in a dynamic and impactful role
  • Engage with a talented team of technology experts
  • Opportunity to influence companywide technology practices
Full Job Description

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. seeks a Lead Software Engineer in Wilmington, DE.

Job Role and Responsibility:

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., is seeking a senior software engineer with experience creating and supporting microservices that are consumed by multiple consumer credit cards applications in order to support our customers. 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. Telecommuting is permitted up to 2 days a week. Position must appear in person to the location listed as the work address.

Travel required: None.

Required Qualifications:

Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Amount and type of experience required: Five (5) years of experience in the job offered or in a related position involving software engineering experience.

Specific skills required:

  • 5 years of Core Java experience
  • 5 years of J2EE experience
  • 5 years of RESTful web services
  • 5 years of experience with Spring, Spring Batch, and Spring Boot
  • 3 years of software engineering experience in a distributed services architecture using MicroServices or SOA

Posting End Date:

6 Jul 2026

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

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