Wells Fargo

Senior Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Software Engineering experience; equivalent experience also considered
  • 3+ years of experience with Spark, Hadoop, or Big Data technologies
  • 3+ years working with relational databases like SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL
  • 2+ years of building cloud?ready solutions on AWS, GCP, or PCF
  • 2+ years with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or UrbanCode Deploy

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and document large application components and platform features
  • Lead engineering initiatives across big data and cloud environments
  • Analyze technical challenges and propose engineering solutions
  • Partner with engineering leads to shape technical strategies
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex design and testing activities
  • Develop models and analytics for platform enhancements
  • Create data queries to validate quality and identify defects

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • On-site work approval required
  • No relocation assistance available
  • Visa sponsorship not offered
  • Variable hours including possible weekends as needed
Full Job Description

About the Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver complex solutions within our big data, cloud, and distributed systems ecosystem. This role is critical in supporting large‑scale data platforms and cloud‑ready applications that power key banking experiences across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will work closely with cross‑functional Agile teams to build secure, scalable, and high‑performance solutions. You will support both ongoing platform enhancements and new technology initiatives while ensuring all engineering, security, and compliance standards are met.

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer Data engineer/developer to join our Consumer Technology (Credit Decisioning) team in Charlotte, NC.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, develop, test, debug, and document large‑scale application components and platform features.
  • Lead moderately complex engineering initiatives across big data, cloud, and distributed system environments.
  • Analyze technical challenges and propose solutions grounded in strong engineering principles.
  • Partner with engineering leads and product teams to shape technical strategies and long‑term roadmaps.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex design, coding, and testing activities, including performance tuning.
  • Develop models, simulations, and analytics to support platform enhancements.
  • Create ad‑hoc data queries to validate data quality and identify defects during testing.
  • Collaborate closely with developers, testers, architects, and end‑users to drive successful implementation.

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
  • 3+ years of experience with Spark, Hadoop, or Big Data technologies

Desired Qualifications

  • 3+ years working with relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL
  • 3+ years with Spark SQL
  • 2+ years building cloud‑ready solutions on AWS, GCP, or PCF
  • 2+ years using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, UrbanCode Deploy, or Harness
  • 2+ years with performance and monitoring tools such as JMeter, Blazemeter, Splunk, or AppDynamics
  • 2+ years integrating SQL & NoSQL data sources with Spark (e.g., MS SQL Server, MongoDB)
  • 2+ years of experience with Apache Kafka or Confluent Enterprise
  • Strong understanding of the Hadoop ecosystem, cloud platforms, HDFS, ETL/ELT workflows, and Unix shell scripting
  • 2+ years working with automation and testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Rest Assured, Jasmine, Karma)
  • 2+ years of microservices development experience, including REST/SOAP service design and API architecture
  • Experience with PCF, OpenShift, or similar cloud‑native platforms
  • Experience with front‑end or interface technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, or XML
  • Experience with Streaming, and DataFrame/Dataset APIs

Job Expectations

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • Ability to work on-site at approved location listed
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • Ability to work off hours and weekends as per business needs

Posting End Date:

12 Aug 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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246,577 employees
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Net Income
$3.3 billion
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1852
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