Lead Software Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer Full stack developer to join our Enterprise Function Technology team.
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 Software Engineering experience, with a strong focus on Java/Spring development
4 years of experience with React
4+ years of experience in Python
4+ years of experience in Angular
1-year experience with Lang Graph
1 year with multi-agent orchestration systems
Desired Qualifications:
2+ years of experience Kafka/S3/Dremio/Vault/EPLX
2+ years of experience with PySpark
2+ years of experience working in an Agile working environment
2+ years of experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
2+ years of experience developing or deploying AI‑powered tools, chatbots, LLM‑based automation, or agentic workflows, including understanding of AI risks, observability needs, and stakeholder communication
2+ years of experience in Financial Industry
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure.
Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex technical problems.
Job Expectations:
Ability to work on-site at approved location listed
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Ability to work off hours and weekends as per business needs
Posting End Date:
14 Oct 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.
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