Lead Software Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to work on our Cash modernization initiative. This effort will modernize and automate cash processing capabilities. Cash processing will continue to be a valuable product for our small business and corporate customers for the foreseeable future. There is a need to support cash processing modernization to maintain profitability and Wells Fargo's leadership position in the market by enhancing existing channels and product offerings.
In this role, you will:

• Modernize, consolidate, and re-platform the cash processing applications to streamline technology and deliver continuous improvement in areas including cash management and cash forecasting.
• Internalize 3rd party image software using Cloud platforms, Object Store, Workflow engine, Data stream and APIs
• Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
• Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions
• Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership

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 application development and implementation experience
• 5+ years Java/J2EE Web Application Development, Spring core
• 5+ years of experience in API - driven development - Experience working with remote data via SOAP, REST and JSON.
• 1+ years of experience leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Devin, Claude, or similar tools

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience with cash processing payments landscape
• Certification in Google/Azure Cloud, AWS Associate level / Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) developer, Container and Kubernetes experience.
• Experience in development of React
• Experience in Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) & Domain Driven Development (DDD).
• Hands on Experience in using BDD testing frameworks (Cucumber, karate etc)
• Strong in OOAD, Multi-threaded application development, design and implementation of web applications, Design Patterns
• Experience in Consumer Banking or any complex middleware applications
• Experience with Applications Performance Tuning, Scaling, Security, Resiliency Best Practices
• Hands on experience in delivering high value projects in Agile (SCRUM) methodology preferably using JIRA tool.
• Previous experience working at a financial institution

Job Expectations:

• Proven experience working with large systems development capabilities on cloud
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and influential skills
• Strong understanding of the engineering process
• Ability to effectively manage large scale projects and enterprise wide systems
• Ability to lead the engineering team
• Ability to ensure timely and high-quality work
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Must be able to work on-site at any of the listed locations
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  Job Posting Locations:
  401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg A, Irving, Texas 75039

Posting End Date:
27 Aug 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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