Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering or equivalent
  • Proven ability to lead complex technology initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies
  • Experience in developing companywide best practices for technology solutions
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate large-scale technology projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead companywide technology initiatives with broad impacts
  • Develop standards and best practices for technology engineering
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document technical projects
  • Review complex technology solutions against business objectives
  • Influence technology teams to meet deliverables and drive initiatives
  • Collaborate with experts to resolve complex technical issues
  • Lead projects and mentor team members

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead high-impact technology projects
  • Engagement with diverse technical experts and industry groups
  • Focus on developing and standardizing engineering best practices
  • Mentorship opportunities within the team
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making for technology solutions
Full Job Description
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Onboarding Technology Team within the Commercial, Corporate & Investment Banking Technology (CCIBT) organization. This is an exciting opportunity to help build next-generation solutions that support our client onboarding journey. We are looking for engineers who are eager to contribute to our automation, cloud transformation, and Generative AI modernization initiatives.

If you are passionate about solving complex, mission-critical challenges through innovative technologies and strong engineering practices, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. As a member of the team responsible for building a next-generation onboarding platform, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, high-performing solutions.

Success in this role requires strong Java development expertise, a solid understanding of server-side architecture and design principles, and the ability to architect, build, and deliver scalable microservices and foundational frameworks that support enterprise-scale applications.

In this role, you will:
  • Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale API platforms, driving reusable, scalable, and secure API-based solutions across the organization
  • Evaluate complex, large-scale API architectures against business objectives, enterprise technology standards, and evolving integration patterns, accounting for both technical and non-technical constraints
  • Design, build, test, and document high-quality APIs, microservices, and platform capabilities to support internal and external integrations
  • Drive adoption of modern API technologies (REST, event-driven, gateway patterns, etc.), influencing engineering teams to align with industry standards and platform strategies
  • Lead API-driven initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and promote a platform-first mindset to enable faster product delivery and innovation
  • Define and implement standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for API development, lifecycle management, and platform engineering
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, platform teams, and external partners to resolve complex integration challenges and accelerate API ecosystem growth


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 J2EE development experience
  • 5 + years of Microservices experience with RestAPIs
  • 5+ years of experience delivering complex enterprise-wide information technology solutions


Desired Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting workflow-driven architectures such as Kogito and related business process automation technologies
  • 2+ years of experience with distributed streaming and event-driven architectures, using technologies such as Kafka or similar real-time data processing frameworks
  • Experience with either Cloud & Container technologies: AKS/Azure/OCP/K8s
  • Experience in setting up and using Observability/Monitoring tools: Elastic, Kibana, Grafana, AppDynamics, Kafka, Big Panda, Splunk
  • Engineering and development experience with middleware messaging platforms including Kafka
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is important for packaging and deploying applications in containers and orchestrating them across multiple machines
  • Experience with one or more CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub, Jenkins), Release management, and Automation tools: Gradle, Maven, Git
  • Experience with GenAI technologies (LLMs, embeddings, vector stores, prompt engineering), AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Codex), and agentic AI solutions to enhance analytics, automation, and business capabilities.
  • Experience with Agile Scrum (Daily Standup, Sprint Planning and Sprint Retrospective meetings)
  • Knowledge of database technologies: MongoDB, SQL/No SQL DB
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • BS/BA degree or higher in science or technology


Expectations:
  • Lead teams while partnering with global stakeholders across multiple time zones
  • Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Proficiency in using GitHub Actions and other version control systems is essential for managing code and deployments
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for working with developers, operations teams, and other stakeholders
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
  • Relocation assistance is not available
  • Ability to work onsite at listed location - hybrid schedule is available


Location:
  • 300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202


Posting End Date:

9 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.

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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
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Net Income
$3.3 billion
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1852
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