Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer - Observability Events Management

Wells Fargo$119K — $224K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience or relevant combination of work, training, military, or education.
  • 2+ years of experience with distributed streaming and event-driven architectures, such as Kafka.
  • 2+ years in database design, including relational and NoSQL systems.
  • 5+ years of programming experience in Python, Java, and/or C#, building scalable backend systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex technology initiatives, influencing innovative application and database solutions.
  • Drive delivery of technical challenges through in-depth analysis and scalable solutions.
  • Promote industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities.
  • Translate business and technical requirements into effective engineering solutions.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to align priorities and outcomes.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers while leading projects and driving continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex technology initiatives, influencing the design and development of innovative, high-quality, and resilient application and database solutions to address sophisticated business and technical requirements across multiple teams.

  • Drive the delivery and resolution of complex technical challenges by performing in-depth analysis across systems and domains, implementing scalable and sustainable solutions aligned with enterprise standards and strategic objectives.

  • Apply and promote industry best practices and emerging technologies, contributing to the evolution of engineering standards and recommending enhancements that improve platform capabilities, efficiency, and reliability.

  • Translate business and technical requirements into effective engineering solutions by leveraging a deep understanding of the organization’s technology landscape, architecture patterns, and strategic priorities.

  • Collaborate and consult with engineering teams, senior technologists, and key stakeholders to influence outcomes, align priorities, and successfully deliver complex initiatives.

  • Lead projects, initiatives, or workstreams while mentoring less experienced engineers, fostering team development, ensuring delivery against commitments, and driving 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

  • 2+ years of experience with distributed streaming and event-driven architectures, utilizing technologies such as Kafka.

  • 2+ years of experience in database design and data architecture, including relational and/or NoSQL systems, data modeling, and high-throughput data access patterns.

  • 5+ years of programming experience in Python, Java, and/or C#, developing scalable, production-grade backend systems and APIs.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated expertise in AIOps and Events Management, including alert ingestion, correlation, enrichment, and AI-driven incident analysis within large-scale enterprise observability platforms.

  • Experience with AI/ML technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, model integration, and the application of machine learning in production environments.

  • Proven ability to design and integrate APIs and microservices, including REST and gRPC services, as well as service orchestration patterns.

  • Strong understanding of API security, including OAuth, authentication and authorization frameworks, and reverse proxy or API gateway architectures.

  • Experience working with cloud-native platforms such as OpenShift (OCP), including containerization, distributed systems, and scalable deployment models.

  • Experience in incident and problem management, technology change management, and performance testing and tuning.

  • Strong background in system design and architecture for high-scale applications, including performance optimization, fault tolerance, and resiliency.

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Ability to influence and build effective relationships with line-of-business stakeholders, technology leadership, external service providers, and architecture teams.

  • Experience with modern software development practices, including TDD, CI/CD, pair programming, build automation, automated testing, Agile practices, and chaos engineering.

  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and product operating models.

  • Knowledge of application and software security practices, including web application penetration testing, secure code review, and static code analysis.

  • Solid understanding of technology architecture and solution design principles.

  • Broad knowledge of complex enterprise systems and multi-tier architectures, including front-end, middleware, services layers, databases, back-end systems, and downstream integrations.

Job Expectations:

  • Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$119,000.00 - $224,000.00

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement

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
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
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Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
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