Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience or equivalent
  • 3+ years of C#.net experience
  • Familiarity with .NET 6/7+, ASP.NET Core, and EF Core
  • Experience with Angular 13+, TypeScript, and unit testing frameworks
  • Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies
  • Knowledge of architectural principles like SOLID and microservices

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex technology initiatives with broad organizational impact
  • Develop and enforce engineering standards and best practices
  • Design, code, and document software for various projects
  • Analyze large-scale technology solutions for strategic business goals
  • Collaborate with internal and external experts to solve technical issues
  • Mentor peers and lead software development teams
  • Build and maintain scalable backend APIs and UI components
  • Enhance ETL/ELT pipelines and ensure data integrity

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools
  • Collaborative and dynamic team environment
  • Potential for career growth within a large financial institution
Full Job Description
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Consumer Lending Shared Services Technology organization

In this role, you will:
  • Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
  • Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
  • Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
  • Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
  • Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
  • Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor
  • Build scalable backend APIs and services
  • Develop intuitive, performant UI components
  • Design and enhance ETL/ELT pipelines including transformations, data quality rules, and performance tuning..
  • Write test scripts using Playwrite and/or iCEDQ along with utilizing Octane for test management
  • Containerize applications and manage deployments on OpenShift (OCP) including build configs, routes, and scaling strategies.
  • Work with Kubernetes concepts such as pods, deployments, services, config maps, secrets, and horizontal scaling.
  • Contribute to CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions, YAML pipelines, quality gates, and cloud-native delivery.


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
  • 3+ years of C#.net experience


Desired Qualifications:
  • Backend: .NET 6/7+, ASP.NET Core, EF Core, REST APIs, JBPM
  • Frontend: Angular 13+, TypeScript, Jasmine/Karma
  • Data & ETL: SQL Server, SSIS, T-SQL, ADF (nice-to-have)
  • DevOps & Cloud Native: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Docker, OCP (OpenShift), Kubernetes, YAML deployments
  • Testing: xUnit, NUnit, Playwrite, IceDQ, Octane
  • Architecture: SOLID, Mediator, DI, Repository Pattern, modular monolith/microservices
  • Cloud (Optional): Azure App Service, Key Vault, Storage


Job Expectations:
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position


Location:
  • 300 South Brevard Street, Charlotte, North Carolina


Posting End Date:

21 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.

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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.

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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1852
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