Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent
  • 5+ years leading complex software engineering initiatives or Agile teams
  • 5+ years of Java and Spring Boot development experience
  • 5+ years building RESTful APIs and microservices
  • 3+ years of React development experience
  • 3+ years of MongoDB or equivalent NoSQL database experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for cloud-native IAM application development
  • Lead architecture and design decisions for various platforms
  • Establish technical standards and coding practices
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers for growth
  • Drive Agile teams through planning and deployments
  • Champion CI/CD automation and DevSecOps practices

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • Proficiency in AI-assisted development tools required
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer as part of Cybersecurity.


In this role, you will:

Technical Leadership

  • Provide technical leadership for the design, development, deployment, and support of cloud-native IAM applications.
  • Lead architecture and design decisions across frontend, backend, API, event-driven, and data platforms.
  • Establish technical standards, coding practices, design patterns, and engineering guardrails.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers to drive engineering excellence and technical growth.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering leadership and stakeholders on technology strategy and modernization initiatives.
  • Full-Stack Application Development
  • Design and develop responsive web applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Develop scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, Python, REST APIs, and microservice architectures.
  • Design and implement event-driven integrations using Kafka and enterprise messaging patterns.
  • Build and optimize MongoDB data models, queries, and application persistence layers.
  • Integrate with enterprise IAM platforms, identity providers, and security services.

Agile Delivery & DevSecOps

  • Lead Agile teams through sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, release planning, and production deployments.
  • Drive CI/CD automation and DevSecOps practices utilizing GitHub, Jenkins, OpenShift, SonarQube, Fortify, and Black Duck.
  • Ensure adherence to SDLC, change management, security, resiliency, audit, and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with product and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Operational Excellence

  • Drive application reliability, observability, monitoring, and production support readiness.
  • Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues.
  • Implement performance optimization, resiliency, disaster recovery, and scalability improvements.
  • Champion automation across testing, deployment, operational support, and engineering workflows.

AI & Innovation

  • Drive adoption of AI-assisted software development practices.
  • Design and develop AI-enabled user experiences and intelligent workflows.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovations that improve customer experience, productivity, and engineering efficiency.
  • Support implementation of MCP-based integrations, intelligent agents, and AI-powered automation capabilities where appropriate.

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 leading complex software engineering initiatives or Agile teams.
  • 5+ years of Java and Spring Boot development experience.
  • 5+ years building RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • 3+ years of React development experience.
  • 3+ years of MongoDB or equivalent NoSQL database experience.
  • Experience implementing event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
  • Experience deploying applications to OpenShift, Kubernetes, or cloud-native platforms.
  • Experience with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and IAM concepts.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience building IAM, IGA, access management, certification, entitlement, or compliance solutions.
  • Experience with AI-enabled applications, generative AI platforms, MCP architectures, and intelligent automation.
  • Experience with API gateways such as Apigee.
  • Experience operating applications within highly regulated financial services environments.
  • Experience leading engineering transformation initiatives and developing T-shaped engineering teams.


Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code‑centric agents)
  • Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
  • Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutions
  • Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
  • Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
  • Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards

Posting End Date:

13 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.
Learn more about Wells Fargo
Size
246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
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