Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer - ServiceNow

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • 5+ years of ServiceNow experience
  • 3+ years of JavaScript development experience in ServiceNow
  • 2+ years experience with RESTful or SOAP web services
  • 2+ years of Agile experience
  • 2+ years of educating/mentoring less-experienced staff

Responsibilities

  • Develop on the ServiceNow platform for HR Service Delivery applications
  • Collaborate with lead engineers on coding standards and processes
  • Design, code, configure, and maintain software deliverables
  • Ensure delivered solutions comply with security and scalability standards
  • Participate in product backlog management and prioritization
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding feature delivery
  • Conduct code reviews and facilitate team improvements

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and related coverages
  • Parental leave
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependents
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

The Enterprise Functions Technology (EFT) group provides technology solutions and support for Risk, Audit, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate Properties, and Stakeholder Relations business lines. In addition, EFT provides unique technology solutions and innovation for Wells Fargo Technology, Enterprise Shared Services, and Enterprise Data Management. This combined portfolio of applications and tools are continually engineered to meet the challenges of stability, security, scalability, and speed.

Human Resources Technology provides technology support for employee focused applications and processes, including payroll, benefits, learning and recruiting.  We elevate and enhance the employee experience through smart solutions and tooling, enabling our teams to be more productive.

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer who will lead the conceptualization, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing features for the existing portfolio of applications. 


In this role, you will:

  • Develop on the ServiceNow platform utilizing configuration and scripting on ServiceNow’s HR Service Delivery application
  • Collaborate with other lead engineers and architects on defining coding standards, processes, tooling and frameworks required for the delivery of features in the sprint or product backlog
  • Design, code, configure, unit test, maintain, and document software deliverables using agreed upon standards and tools
  • Ensure that solutions delivered by self or team members are secure and scalable, comply with defined standards and best practices
  • Ensure product backlog has appropriate technical stories and participates in their prioritization
  • Responsible for application solution quality from design and implementation to deploy and run
  • Responsible for communication and collaboration with key stakeholders in the delivery of features
  • Maintain depth of technical understanding of third party/cloud solutions
  • Evaluate technical impacts from and coordinates implementation of new product releases
  • Participate in sizing and estimation activities within the agile team
  • Communicate daily with the Scrum Master or Technical Product Owner and the Agile team on progress made, planned progress for the coming day, and reports any impediments/blockers
  • Participate in code reviews and sprint retrospectives; ensuring their ideas for team continuous improvement are communicated so that the overall process and team can improve sprint by sprint and readily receives feedback for self-improvement
  • Responsible for ensuring the quality of existing and new features through both manual and automated testing and use of continuous Integration techniques
  • Collaborate with business analysts to confirm understanding of business requirements relating to features to be delivered and to help business analysts define requirements that can be delivered from a technical perspective
  • Collaborate with User Experience (UX) designers to ensure designs produced can be translated efficiently into working solutions for feature delivery
  • Educate and provide guidance to less-experienced staff


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 ServiceNow experience in building, implementing, and maintaining platform technologies, workflows and integrations
  • 3+ years of JavaScript development experience in ServiceNow
  • 2+ years of RESTful or SOAP web services
  • 2+ years of Agile experience
  • 2+ years educating/mentoring of less-experienced staff experience


Desired Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience with ServiceNow HR Service Delivery application
  • ServiceNow certifications CSA & CAD
  • Advanced oral, written and presentation communications including the ability to present technical information in a way that non-technical audiences will understand
  • Advanced problem solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex technical problems
  • Experience maintaining sustainable, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and product partners


Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • Must be able to work on-site at the listed location

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

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit  for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

  • 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

Posting End Date:

15 Sep 2026

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

About Wells Fargo

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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.

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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.

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