Senior Software Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer

In this role, you will:

• 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

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale applications.

  • Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with React.js and modern front-end development frameworks, including state management and responsive UI development.
  • Experience designing and implementing Event-Driven Architectures using messaging and streaming platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Apache Kafka concepts, producers, consumers, topics, partitions, and event-driven integration patterns.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using tools such as GitHub Actions, Harness, Jenkins, or equivalent platforms.
  • Strong source control and branching strategy experience using Git.
  • Experience developing and maintaining automated unit tests, integration tests, and test automation frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform, preferably GCP or AWS. Azure experience is also acceptable.
  • Strong database development and design experience with Oracle or other relational databases, including SQL query optimization, performance tuning, and schema design.
  • Experience working with at least one NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or similar technologies.
  • Good understanding of software design patterns, secure coding practices, and application performance optimization.
  • Awareness of Python and its usage in automation, scripting, data processing, or AI/ML-related initiatives.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional distributed teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Knowledge of Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Authentication, Authorization, Privileged Access Management, or related security domains is a strong plus.

Job Expectations:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React.

• Build and enhance cloud-native solutions leveraging modern architecture principles and best engineering practices.

• Develop high-quality, secure, and maintainable code with appropriate unit testing and automated test coverage.

• Design and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven integrations.

• Collaborate with product owners, architects, security teams, and stakeholders to deliver business capabilities.

• Contribute to application modernization, cloud migration, and platform engineering initiatives.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using Git, Harness, GitHub Actions, and related DevOps tools.

• Design and optimize database solutions, including relational and NoSQL data stores.

• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive improvements.

• Ensure application reliability, scalability, observability, and performance through engineering best practices.

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical mentoring activities.

• Work closely with QA teams to improve automated test coverage and overall product quality.

• Adopt security-by-design principles and ensure compliance with enterprise cybersecurity standards.

• Continuously learn and apply emerging technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices to improve delivery outcomes.

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.

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.