Wells Fargo

Senior Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Software Engineering experience or related background
  • 4+ years in application development and implementation
  • 4+ years of Java/J2EE Web Application Development
  • Previous experience in check processing or payments environment
  • 2+ years of experience with GitHub
  • Certification in Google/Azure Cloud or AWS Associate level
  • Experience in Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) & Domain Driven Development (DDD)

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex initiatives within technical environments
  • Contribute to large scale planning of strategies
  • Design, code, test, and document technology projects
  • Evaluate and resolve complex technical challenges
  • Lead a team to meet client needs or potential new clients
  • Collaborate with colleagues to achieve technical goals
  • Act as an escalation point and guide less experienced staff

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
  • Not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • No relocation assistance available
  • Additional support on call beyond normal hours required
  • Opportunity to work in a 24/7 environment with occasional weekend/holiday shifts
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on our check modernization initiative. This effort will modernize and automate check processing capabilities. Check processing will continue to be a valuable product for our small business and corporate customers for the foreseeable future despite the existence and adoption of non-check payment options.  A full stack engineering is desired to fill this role.


In this role, you will:

  • Lead moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within technical domain environments
  • Contribute to large scale planning of strategies
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments
  • Review moderately complex technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of technologies and procedures
  • Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet existing client needs or potential new clients needs while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, or compliance requirements
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve technical challenges and achieve goals
  • Lead projects and act as an escalation point, provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff


Required Qualifications:

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


Desired Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of application development and implementation experience
  • 4+ years Java/J2EE Web Application Development, Spring core, Web Services (REST, SOAP etc.), microservices development.
  • 1+ years previous experience working in check processing and/or payments environment
  • 2+ years of vendor developed software (COTS)
  • ​2+ years of GitHub experience
  • 2 + years of multi-threading experience
  • 1+ year of Microsoft SQL Server experience
  • 1+ year of Oracle experience
  • 1+ year of JMS (Java Message Service) experience
  • 1+ year of MQ Series Messaging experience
  • 3+ years of JavaScript development experience or equivalent
  • 2+ years of WebSphere experience
  • 2+ years of C#.NET experience
  • 2 + years of experience with Eclipse IDE or equivalent
  • 2+ years Tomcat Deployment and configurations
  • 2+ years Gradle deployment and configuration
  • 1+ years Kafka
  • 2+ years GenAI experience
  • 2+ years of Microservice development experience
  • Certification in Google/Azure Cloud, AWS Associate level / Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) developer, Container and Kubernetes experience.
  • Experience in Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) & Domain Driven Development (DDD).
  • Hands on Experience in using BDD testing frameworks (Cucumber, karate etc)
  • Strong in OOAD, Multi-threaded application development, design and implementation of web applications, Design Patterns
  • Experience in Consumer Banking or any complex middleware applications
  • API - driven development - Experience working with remote data via SOAP, REST and JSON.
  • Experience with Applications Performance Tuning, Scaling, Security, Resiliency Best Practices
  • Hands on experience in delivering high value projects in Agile (SCRUM) methodology preferably using JIRA tool.
  • Previous experience working at a financial institution


Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work additional hours as needed
  • Ability to support on call beyond normal working hours
  • Ability to work in a 24/7 environment, including weekends and holidays (rotational) for L3 support
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

Posting End Date:

29 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

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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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