Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$119K — $187K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years Software Engineering experience
  • 5+ years experience with Java enterprise applications
  • 5+ years hands-on experience with Spring-WS, REST, and SOAP services
  • 3+ years experience in relational databases (Oracle and/or DB2)
  • 2+ years experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments
  • 3+ years experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Jenkins)
  • 2+ years experience using GitHub workflows and code reviews
  • 1 year experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
  • 3+ years experience with JIRA and Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • 3+ years experience with enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Splunk)
  • 2+ years experience with messaging platforms (e.g., MQ, Kafka)

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership in design, development, testing, and deployment of banking applications
  • Lead complex technology initiatives ensuring scalability, stability, and security
  • Serve as a technical authority for Java-based services and integrations
  • Ensure applications meet risk, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
  • Act as an escalation point for complex production issues, performing root-cause analysis
  • Demonstrate strong ownership of production stability and release readiness
  • Collaborate across product, architecture, security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams
  • Drive engineering standards, best practices, and continuous improvement
  • Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
  • Balance delivery speed with operational excellence and risk management
  • Apply AI-assisted development tools responsibly, validating outputs against secure coding standards
  • Participate in Agile delivery and enterprise software development lifecycle processes

Benefits

  • Information about Wells Fargo's US employee benefits
  • Information about Wells Fargo's International employee benefits
Full Job Description
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and support mission-critical core banking applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on delivering highly reliable, secure, and scalable enterprise solutions in a regulated financial services environment.

In this role, you will lead complex technology initiatives, provide technical direction to engineers, and collaborate closely with product, architecture, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. You will apply modern engineering practices, cloud-native platforms, and AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery speed and code quality while upholding Wells Fargo's risk and security standards.

In this role, you will:
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership, contributing directly to design, development, testing, and deployment of core banking applications
  • Lead complex technology initiatives with broad impact, ensuring solutions are scalable, stable, and secure
  • Serve as a technical authority for Java-based services and integrations, guiding design decisions across the team
  • Ensure applications meet Wells Fargo risk, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
  • Act as an escalation point for complex production issues, including root-cause analysis and remediation
  • Demonstrate strong ownership of production stability and release readiness
  • Collaborate effectively across product, architecture, security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams
  • Drive engineering standards, best practices, and continuous improvement
  • Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance
  • Balance delivery speed with operational excellence, resilience, and risk management
  • Apply AI-assisted development tools responsibly, validating output and adhering to secure coding standards
  • Participate in Agile delivery, planning, and enterprise SDLC processes
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Operate effectively in a highly regulated, high-availability enterprise environment


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 strong experience with Java enterprise applications
  • 5+ years hands-on experience with Spring-WS, REST, and SOAP-based services
  • 3+ years experience in relational databases (Oracle and/or DB2)
  • 2+ years experience with OpenShift (OCP), Kubernetes, and containerized deployments
  • 3+ years experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Jenkins, or equivalent)
  • 2+ years hands on experience with GitHub workflows, branching strategies, and code reviews
  • 1 year experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools
  • 3+ years experience with JIRA and Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • 3+ years experience with enterprise monitoring and logging tools such as AppDynamics, Dynatrace, or Splunk
  • 2+ years experience with messaging platforms such as MQ and Kafka


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience working in core banking, payments, deposits, or other regulated financial systems
  • Strong understanding of high-availability, distributed, and transaction-based systems
  • Familiarity with performance tuning, resiliency, and capacity planning for Java applications
  • Exposure to cloud-native or hybrid-cloud architectures and enterprise automation
  • Experience building applications in financial services or other regulated environments


Job Expectations:
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of visa
  • Ability to work on-site at approved location
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position


Locations:
  • 1525 W T Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC


Pay Range :

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annual

Benefits:
  • Information about Wells Fargo's US employee benefits
  • Information about Wells Fargo's International employee benefits


Posting End Date:

22 May 2026

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

Posting End Date:

10 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.
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
-5.9%
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