Software Engineering Manager

About this role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join the GPLT Testing CoE team. This role is ideal for an experienced QA leader with expertise in test automation and AI-driven quality engineering to drive modern QA strategy, shift-left practices, and intelligent automation.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach, and scale QA teams (manual + automation), including developing emerging leaders

• Define and execute QA strategy aligned with Agile/DevOps and shift-left quality practices

• Build and oversee scalable automation frameworks across web, mobile, APIs, and microservices, increasing coverage and reducing manual effort

• Drive adoption of modern tools and integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable faster, higher-quality releases

• Apply AI/ML to improve testing efficiency (test generation, defect prediction, self-healing) and leverage data-driven insights

• Ensure quality, compliance, and reliability across payment systems (SWIFT, RTP, FedNow, CHIPS, ISO 20022)

• Establish QA standards, KPIs, dashboards, and lead test planning, risk assessment, and release approvals

• Partner with architects and product teams to support cloud modernization, architecture alignment, and roadmap delivery

• Remove technical roadblocks, provide hands-on guidance (code reviews/design), and drive continuous improvement

• Ensure security, scalability, and risk compliance across solutions

• Manage vendors, hiring, resource allocation, and team performance

Required Qualifications

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

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance

• 2+ years of Leadership experience

• Strong hands-on experience in test automation frameworks and programming (Java, Python, TypeScript, or similar)

• Proven experience implementing AI/ML-based testing solutions or tools

• Deep understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices

• Experience with API testing, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms

• Understanding of SWIFT/ISO 20022, FedNow principles, fraud and risk controls, and secure coding/testing practices

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with AI-driven QA tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, intelligent test platforms)

• Exposure to SRE/observability tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, App Insights)

• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes

• Relevant certifications (ISTQB, Agile, AI/ML)

• Proven ability to drive automation strategy, CI/CD integration, and data-driven decision making

Job Expectations

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.