Lead Software Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support Enterprise Functions Technology. This position will focus on UI/UX design for enterprise workflow, dashboard, reporting, and business-facing web applications used across key corporate functions. In this role, you will collaborate with product managers, software engineers, business partners, and technology leaders to deliver intuitive, accessible, scalable, and user-centered digital experiences. Enterprise Functions Technology provides technology solutions and support for Risk, Audit, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, Public Affairs, Stakeholder Relations, Enterprise Shared Services, Wells Fargo Technology, and Enterprise Data Management.

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 professional experience in UI/UX design, creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences for web and/or mobile applications.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience using Figma for wireframing, prototyping, design systems, and collaborative product design.
• 2+ years of experience developing or partnering on front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
• 3+ years of experience conducting user research, usability testing, and translating findings into actionable design improvements.
• 3+ years of experience designing responsive web applications across multiple devices, screen sizes, and platforms.
• Experience applying accessibility standards and best practices, including WCAG guidelines, to create inclusive digital experiences.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments.
• 2 + years of experience using AI-powered design-to-code tools to translate UX/UI designs (e.g., Figma) into DEV-ready front-end code and accelerate development workflows.
• 1+ years of experience integrating existing RESTful APIs and backend services into front-end applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and data-driven interfaces.
• Ability to bridge design and engineering by converting user-centered designs into scalable, maintainable React/TypeScript implementations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience designing enterprise workflow applications, dashboards, reporting tools, or operational analytics experiences
• Experience in contributing to design systems, reusable component libraries, or enterprise design standards
• Experience collaborating with front-end engineering teams using React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, or modern web application frameworks
• Experience simplifying complex data, processes, or workflows into intuitive user experiences
• Experience presenting design concepts, research findings, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Experience with AI-powered tools, chatbots, large language model capabilities, automation, or agentic workflows
• Experience in the financial services industry
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex design and technology challenges
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to generate, optimize, and refine front-end code from design artifacts and prototypes.
• Experience owning the end-to-end workflow from design conception through implementation, including API integration, testing, and deployment.
• Experience working as a UX Engineer, Design Technologist, or similar hybrid role combining UX design, front-end development, and AI-assisted delivery.

 Job Expectations:

• Ability to work on-site at approved location listed
• This position is not available for visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

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.