Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$143K — $224K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering or equivalent via work, training, military, or education.
  • 5+ years in Java web applications and Spring Boot microservices development.
  • 3+ years leading implementations and supporting production changes with CI/CD tools like GitActions and HyperExecute.
  • 5+ years of experience with Java Web Services and Spring.
  • 4+ years developing and using RESTful APIs.
  • 4+ years in Kubernetes/OpenShift and Kafka/MQ Series Messaging.
  • 5+ years of technical troubleshooting with monitoring tools like AppDynamics and Splunk.

Responsibilities

  • Apply coding practices to create and test micro-services using Java and related technologies.
  • Design, implement, test, and document software with Agile methodologies.
  • Handle complex third-party library upgrades and quickly resolve conflicts.
  • Promote the adoption of AI tools to enhance automation.
  • Collaborate with other technology experts to make informed technology decisions for Wells Fargo.
  • Translate technical knowledge into engineering solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead initiatives with a broad company impact and develop engineering standards.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) Plan for retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Disability benefits for financial support during unforeseen circumstances.
  • Life, critical illness, and accident insurance coverage.
  • Parental leave to support new parents.
  • Critical caregiving leave for family responsibilities.
  • Commuter benefits to ease travel costs.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Discounts and savings programs for employees.
  • Adoption reimbursement and scholarships for dependent children.
Full Job Description

In this role, you will:

  • Apply Wells Fargo Digital Banking coding practices to test-drive the creation of micro-services with Java, JUnit, BDD, Spring, Restful services

  • Design, code, test, debug, and document programs using Agile development practices

  • Demonstrates strong ability to handle complex third-party library upgrades and quickly resolve dependency conflicts.

  • Champion the development and adoption of AI tools to accelerate automation.

  • Maintain broad knowledge of other technology engineering disciplines and collaborate with other key experts to ensure we are making the right technology choices for Wells Fargo

  • Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organization's tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions

  • Expert resource for architects in the development of target architectures to ensure that they can be properly designed and implemented through sound engineering practices

  • Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies, and recommend innovations that enhance operations and/or provide a competitive advantage to the organization

  • Provide expert counsel to senior technology leadership and advise and mentor others with the goal of knowledge transfer. Will represent Wells Fargo to external industry groups, influencing industry standards

  • Work closely with application teams, infrastructure, release management and production support teams to maintain applications that are secure and highly scalable/available. Plan, execute, and maintain road-map in alignment with Enterprise Security standards and in accordance to established business SLAs

  • 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

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 Java web applications and Spring boot microservices development experience

  • 3+ years of experience leading multiple implementations and supporting changes to production utilizing CI/CD tools such as GitActions , Harness and HyperExecute.

  • 5+ years of Java Web Services experience

  • 5+ years of Spring experience

  • 4+ years of experience developing and using RESTful Application Program Interface (API)

  • 4+ year of experience in Kubernetes, OpenShift Container Platform

  • 4+ years of Kafka/MQ Series Messaging experience

  • 4+ year of experience with in-memory databases such as Redis, MongoDB, or Cassandra

  • 5+ years of technical troubleshooting experience using monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, Splunk, Grafana, Glassbox, Dynatrace, Splunk Observability Cloud etc,..

  • 5+ years of demonstrated ability to work in inclusive, geographically distributed onshore/offshore teams.

  • 2+ years of experiences in Behavioral Driven Development

Desired Qualifications:

  • Ability to lead a team of Engineers and Support resources across the world in coordination with multiple partners on large initiatives

  • Experience in managing off property Application Programming Interface (API) orchestration and integration

  • A BS/BA degree or higher

  • An industry-standard technology certification

  • 1+ years of experience with GenAI stack. LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith for building agentic workflows

  • 1+ year experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), enterprise-grade agentic workflow

  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to design, develop, and implement large scale/complex software applications

  • Knowledge and understanding of technology object oriented: design patterns and their application

  • Knowledge and understanding of test driven application development

  • 4+ years relational database management system (RDBMS) experience

  • 3+ years of banking industry experience

  • 5+ years of Agile experience

Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of visa

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Locations :

  • 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

  • 1755 Grant St., Concord, CA

  • ​794 Davis St., San Leandro, CA

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.

For CA locations only- 143,000.00 - 224,000.00 USD Annual

Benefits:

Posting End Date:

31 Jul 2026

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

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.

$143,000.00 - $224,000.00

Benefits

  • 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:

30 Jul 2026

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.
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246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
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Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
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