Wells Fargo

Principal Engineer (#000599)

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
  • 7 years of experience in software or application engineering.
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle as essential.
  • Deep knowledge of databases like Oracle, MS SQL, Teradata, or DB2 required.
  • Expertise in at least 7 listed technical skills, including programming and framework experience.

Responsibilities

  • Advise leadership on complex technological needs across various business sectors.
  • Lead the strategy for resolving unique challenges with innovative solutions.
  • Translate technical knowledge into actionable engineering outputs for the organization.
  • Provide direction on implementing novel business solutions to enhance operations.
  • Engage strategically with diverse professional levels across the enterprise.

Benefits

  • Telecommuting permitted with weekly in-person attendance required.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, impactful technological solutions.
  • Access to continuous learning and innovation in a leading financial institution.
Full Job Description

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. seeks a Principal Engineer in Charlotte, NC.

Job Role and Responsibility:

Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups. Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking. Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions. Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions. Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization. Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership. Telecommuting is permitted. Must report in person to the location listed as the work location weekly. Multiple positions available.

Travel required:  0%

Required Qualifications:

Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology or a related technical field.

Amount and type of experience required: 7 years of experience in the job offered or in a related role involving software or application engineering and development.

Specific skills required:

Experience with the software development lifecycle; experience with one of the following databases: Oracle, MS SQL, Teradata, or DB2. Must possess 7 years of experience with at least 7 of the following technical skills:  Experience with SAS or SQL;  Experience with JAVA/J2EE;  Experience with Agile methodologies;  Experience with RESTful or SOAP web services;  Experience with Anthill or Jenkins;  Experience with Linux or UNIX;  Experience with Spring, Spring Batch, Spring Boot, and performance tuning;  Experience with Urbancode Deploy  Experience in Jira;  Experience with Application Logging Control tools;  Experience with Maven, Oracle, or SVN;  Experience in application performance, monitoring and optimization tools Blazemeter, Splunk, or AppDynamics;  Experience in Application Programming Interface (API) or User Interface (UI) design and development;  Experience in automations and unit testing using Jasmine, Karma, Selenium, Junit, or Jmeter;  Experience in application or software security such as web application penetration testing, secure code review, or secure static code analysis.

Posting End Date:

6 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.

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.
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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