Wells Fargo

Senior Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$120K — $196K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in cloud-native applications using Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar.
  • Experience with AI-enabled solutions like LLMs and vector databases is a plus.
  • Familiarity with development frameworks such as React, FastAPI, and Spring Boot.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead moderately complex initiatives in technical environments.
  • Design, code, test, and document technology-related projects.
  • Review and resolve moderately complex technical challenges.
  • Collaborate with peers and managers to meet client needs.
  • Guide and mentor less experienced team members.
  • Leverage AI to enhance system design and troubleshooting.
  • Ensure AI usage aligns with security and compliance standards.

Benefits

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

This role will support the design, development, and delivery of modern identity, authentication, authorization, and AI-enabled access management solutions. This role will partner with Cybersecurity, IAM Product, Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, and Application Development teams to build secure, scalable, and innovative capabilities that support enterprise identity services and next-generation AI platforms.

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
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using AIassisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved codecentric agents)
  • Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
  • Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AIassisted 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:

  • 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
  • 2+ years of experience developing cloud-native applications and services using Python, Java, JavaScript, or related technologies.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM), authentication, authorization, access governance, or enterprise security initiatives.
  • Experience building and consuming REST APIs and service-based architectures.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms, containers, Kubernetes, or modern DevOps practices.
  • Experience collaborating across engineering, security, and product teams to deliver enterprise technology solutions.
  • Experience with software development lifecycle practices including design, testing, deployment, and operational support.
  • Experience developing solutions leveraging AWS services, Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, or containerized platforms.
  • Experience building AI-enabled solutions using LLMs, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent agents, vector databases, or related technologies.
  • Experience integrating enterprise applications with identity providers, security services, or access management platforms.
  • Experience with Python, Java, React, FastAPI, Spring Boot, or modern software development frameworks.
  • Experience with CI/CD, Git-based development workflows, infrastructure automation, and cloud deployment pipelines.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar technologies.
  • AWS certifications or experience supporting enterprise cloud environments
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

Locations:

  • 150 E 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017

Posting Statements:

  • Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
  • Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • Salary range is determined by location of the job. May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long term incentive awards.
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
  • This role is NOT available for 100% remote work

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.

$120,000.00 - $196,000.00

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

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
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
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