Wells Fargo

Lead Specialty Software Engineer

Wells Fargo • $120K — $150K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience or equivalent work experience, training, military experience, education
  • Mastery of Python-based web frameworks such as Flask (Quart) and FastAPI for building APIs.
  • Proven experience with generative AI models and advanced search techniques.
  • Deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL environments including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Google BigQuery.
  • Experience with infrastructure management tools like Terraform and Ansible across GCP and AWS.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex AI integration initiatives within Cyber Security Architecture.
  • Ensure systems are efficiently monitored and risks are mitigated.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance resource utilization and reduce costs.
  • Design, develop, test, and implement sophisticated applications for diverse business functions.
  • Resolve advanced coding and testing issues that arise in platform settings.
  • Mentor junior software engineers and promote quality engineering practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to meet compliance and risk management objectives.
  • Guide the transition of AI components from proof of concept to production.
  • Design and manage data pipelines for processing large security data streams.
  • Architect secure microservices using Openshift, Kubernetes, and Cloud Run.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative projects at the intersection of AI and cyber security.
  • Mentorship and development opportunities for less experienced engineers.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in a pivotal role.
  • Chance to shape the integration of AI into critical security functions.
  • Work with a diverse team of skilled professionals across the organization.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Specialty Software Engineer to spearhead the integration of Generative AI into our Cyber Security Architecture and Engineering division. This role requires a pragmatic software generalist with a deep understanding of computer systems, networking, and stream processing. You will lead a team in developing state-of-the-art Python-based AI applications that leverage LLMs, embeddings, and semantic search to enhance our security posture, automate threat detection, and streamline architectural compliance.

In this role, you will:
  • Lead complex initiatives on selected domains
  • Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk
  • Define opportunities to maximize resource utilization and improve processes while reducing cost
  • Lead, design, develop, test and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies
  • Resolve coding, testing and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature
  • Lead team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
  • Mentor less experienced software engineers
  • Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers
  • Lead team to achieve objectives
  • Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively
  • AI Security Innovation: Lead the design and development of full-stack AI proof-of-concept (POC) applications specifically for cyber security use cases, such as automated vulnerability mapping and intelligent log analysis.
  • Production Engineering: Guide the transition of AI components from initial POC to hardened, production-ready security tools.
  • Architecture & Mentorship: Promote quality engineering practices and provide technical mentorship to junior developers within the security domain.
  • System Integration: Design and manage complex data pipelines using Kafka and the ELK Stack to ingest and process massive telematics and security data streams.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Architect and deploy secure, scalable microservices using Openshift, Kubernetes, and Cloud Run, ensuring robust container orchestration.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using AI-assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code-centric agents)
  • Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
  • Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted outputs into solutions
  • Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
  • Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
  • Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards


Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:
  • Expert Python Development: Mastery of Python-based web frameworks including Flask (Quart) and FastAPI for building high-performance APIs.
  • Generative AI & Search: Proven experience leveraging embeddings, generative AI models, and advanced search techniques to prove business value.
  • Data Management: Deep knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL environments, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Google Datastore, and BigQuery.
  • DevOps & Infrastructure: Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions for managing infrastructure as code across GCP and AWS.
  • Security-Minded Backend: Background in building RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on loose coupling and high performance for large-scale usage.


Posting End Date:

16 Jul 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.

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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.

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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.

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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
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
-5.9%
NASDAQ
WFC
* Ladders Estimates

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