Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$119K — $206K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • 5+ years building and managing enterprise-scale infrastructure
  • 5+ years of advanced coding or scripting skills focused on infrastructure automation
  • 6+ years of SQL programming experience for database technologies
  • 6+ years of strong development proficiency in several programming languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, and JavaScript

Responsibilities

  • Lead companywide technology initiatives with broad impacts
  • Develop standards and best practices for large-scale technology solutions
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document for critical projects
  • Evaluate complex technology solutions against business objectives
  • Influence and direct technology teams towards engineering excellence
  • Collaborate with technical experts to resolve complex issues
  • Mentor peers and lead teams in implementing engineering best practices

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a lead software developer to provide technical leadership across complex software initiatives, ensuring high‑quality design and delivery of scalable solutions aligned to business and enterprise objectives. You will be responsible for providing technical leadership across complex software initiatives, ensuring high‑quality design and delivery of scalable solutions aligned to business and enterprise objectives. This role serves as a hands‑on technical leader, standard bearer, and mentor, influencing engineering direction and execution across teams.


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
  • Act as a technical leader in establishing, evolving, and enforcing engineering standards, architectural patterns, and best practices for software development
  • Own solution design and implementation, including hands‑on coding, testing, debugging, and documentation for critical components, projects, and programs
  • Review and evaluate complex software solutions to ensure alignment with strategic business goals, enterprise architecture, performance, security, and scalability requirements
  • Influence engineering teams through technical direction, code reviews, and design guidance to ensure delivery quality and consistency
  • Promote a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle


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 experience building and managing enterprise‑scale infrastructure using automation
  • 5+ years of advanced coding or scripting skills, with a focus on infrastructure automation


Desired Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience with programming SQL for database technologies such as Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Postgres
  • 6+ years of strong development proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, Python, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS technologies
  • In-depth knowledge of RESTful API design
  • Familiarity with markup languages such as XML, JSON, YAML, and HTML
  • Experience with testing tools such as Playwright, Pester, PyUnit
  • Experience with IDE’s such as VS Code, IntelliJ, PyCharm, Visual Studio, etc.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Experience with orchestration such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • Experience with artifact repositories such as Artifactory
  • Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and BigPanda
  • Experience with logging tools such as Splunk
  • Experience with performance testing tools such as LoadRunner
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift).
  • Experience with Agile/scrum methodologies and tools like Jira, etc.

Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • This position does offer Visa sponsorship

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.

$119,000.00 - $206,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit  for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

  • 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:

12 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.
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