About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in CIO Digital Innovation as a part of technology. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com
In this role, you will:
Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor
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 designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
5+ years of experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions.
3+ years of Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized application platforms.
3+ years of experience implementing and supporting event-driven architectures using Kafka and/or IBM MQ.
3+ years of experience working with API gateways and enterprise integration patterns.
3+ years of experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
3+ years of experience using Git-based source control and collaborative development practices.
3+ years of experience working with relational databases, SQL development, and data modeling.
5+ years of experience applying software engineering best practices, secure coding principles, and modern application design patterns.
1+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
2+ years of experience leading technical design, solution architecture, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications.
Desired Qualifications
Experience developing applications and automation solutions using Python.
Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins, and DevSecOps practices.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
Experience with public and hybrid cloud platforms.
Experience with Generative AI technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and agentic AI architectures.
Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI practices, and enterprise AI adoption frameworks.
Experience building integrations with document management, workflow, automation, or content management platforms.
Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience.
Experience driving modernization initiatives, application transformation, or cloud migration efforts.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance across multiple teams.
Experience working in Agile and product-centric delivery environments
Job Expectations:
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of visa
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Ability to work additional hours as needed
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Locations :
1525 W W T Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC
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.
Base salary- 119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annual
Benefits:
Posting End Date:
07 Aug 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
Posting End Date:
6 Aug 2026*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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
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.
