Wells Fargo

Senior Specialty Software Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience or equivalent
  • 1+ years of experience with cloud environments (Azure, GCP, OpenShift)
  • 6+ months of experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) in AI applications

Responsibilities

  • Lead moderately complex initiatives within technical domains
  • Contribute to large scale strategic planning efforts
  • Design, code, test, and document technology-related projects
  • Review and evaluate moderately complex technical challenges
  • Resolve technical issues and lead a team to meet client needs
  • Collaborate with peers and managers to tackle technical challenges
  • Drive AI innovation by accelerating business use cases

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model that offers both in-office and remote opportunities
  • Support for application migrations and modernization efforts
  • Focus on engineering excellence and secure product roadmaps
Full Job Description
About this role:

Are you a Senior Specialty Software Engineer passionate about designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge services using Generative AI models? Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Specialty Software Engineer to help build and deliver generative AI-driven applications for internal use.

At Wells Fargo, our talented team empowers developers to integrate advanced agentic AI capabilities into their applications. By leveraging the latest generative AI models, tools, and knowledge, we enable the rapid creation of customized, stateful AI applications grounded in enterprise data-capable of handling a wide array of tasks.

This role plays a pivotal part in safely designing and implementing solutions that utilize large language models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and a focus on delivering safe, accurate, and user-centric solutions in an enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Drive AI innovation by accelerating business use cases using frameworks like ADK and LangChain.
  • Collaborate across teams to align with technical strategies and support application migrations and modernization efforts.
  • Ensure engineering excellence by resolving tech roadblocks, conducting peer reviews, and influencing secure, scalable product roadmaps.


Required Qualifications
  • 4+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 1+ years of experience with cloud environments (Azure, GCP, OpenShift) and cloud-native development.
  • 6+ months of experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and/or agentic workflows in generative AI applications.


Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the financial industry or familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities.
  • Expertise in test-driven development methodologies.
  • Strong focus on end-user experience, delivering intuitive and valuable solutions.
  • Alignment with Wells Fargo's mission to transform the employee experience through generative AI.


Job Expectations:
  • Willingness to work on-site at the designated location
  • Hybrid work model with a combination of in-office and remote work


Posting End Date:

16 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

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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