Wells Fargo

Senior Specialty Software Engineer

Wells Fargo$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in Specialty Software Engineering or equivalent
  • Mastery of Python-based web frameworks (Flask, FastAPI)
  • Experience with generative AI models and advanced search techniques
  • Deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
  • Experience with infrastructure management tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives in software development for cyber security
  • Ensure quality, security, and compliance for software solutions
  • Serve as a technical resource for software-related issues
  • Design and test programs using Agile methodologies
  • Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and achieve objectives
  • Architect and manage data pipelines for security data
  • Create and deploy secure microservices on cloud platforms

Benefits

  • Technical mentorship opportunities for junior developers
  • Work on cutting-edge AI applications for cyber security
  • Collaborative team environment with top professionals
  • Flexibility to lead both project and engineering initiatives
  • Impactful role in enhancing organizational security posture
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Specialty Software Engineer to spearhead the integration of Generative AI into our Cyber Security Architecture and Engineering division. This role requires a pragmatic software generalist with a deep understanding of computer systems, networking, and stream processing. You will lead a team in developing state-of-the-art Python-based AI applications that leverage LLMs, embeddings, and semantic search to enhance our security posture, automate threat detection, and streamline architectural compliance.

In this role, you will:
  • Lead or participate in complex initiatives on selected domains
  • Assure quality, security and compliance for supported systems and applications
  • Serve as a technical resource in finding software solutions
  • Review and evaluate user needs and determine requirements
  • Provide technical support, advice, and consultation with the issues relating to supported applications
  • Create test data and conduct interfaces and unit tests
  • Design, code, test, debug and document programs using Agile development practices
  • Understand and participate to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
  • Conduct research and resolve problems in relation to processes and recommend solutions and process improvements
  • Assist other individuals in advanced software development
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Lead team to achieve objectives
  • Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively
  • AI Security Innovation: Lead the design and development of full-stack AI proof-of-concept (POC) applications specifically for cyber security use cases, such as automated vulnerability mapping and intelligent log analysis.
  • Production Engineering: Guide the transition of AI components from initial POC to hardened, production-ready security tools.
  • Architecture & Mentorship: Promote quality engineering practices and provide technical mentorship to junior developers within the security domain.
  • System Integration: Design and manage complex data pipelines using Kafka and the ELK Stack to ingest and process massive telematics and security data streams.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Architect and deploy secure, scalable microservices using Openshift, Kubernetes, and Cloud Run, ensuring robust container orchestration.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using AI-assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code-centric agents)
  • Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
  • Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted 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 Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:
  • Expert Python Development: Mastery of Python-based web frameworks including Flask (Quart) and FastAPI for building high-performance APIs.
  • Generative AI & Search: Proven experience leveraging embeddings, generative AI models, and advanced search techniques to prove business value.
  • Data Management: Deep knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL environments, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Google Datastore, and BigQuery.
  • DevOps & Infrastructure: Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions for managing infrastructure as code across GCP and AWS.
  • Security-Minded Backend: Background in building RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on loose coupling and high performance for large-scale usage.


Posting End Date:

6 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.

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