About this role:
Wells Fargo is on the hunt for a Lead Software Engineer with Generative AI experience, who can build and operationalize innovative GenAI products and capabilities that builds conversational experiences for customers through new capability development through software engineering. You will work with a team of talented engineers while contributing hands on and providing technical guidance, ensuring the team builds high-quality, scalable solutions.
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In this role, you will:
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Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
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Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
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Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
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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
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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
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Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
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Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor
Required Qualifications, US:
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5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
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1+ years of leading Generative AI or "Classical" AI initiatives such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and agentic workflows
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5 + years of Core Java experience
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4 + years of Spring experience
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4 + years of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) development experience
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4 + years of RESTful or SOAP web services
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2+ yrs of experience leading high-performing, agile software teams.
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2+ years of Microservices experience
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2+ years of Kafka experience
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3+ years experience with SDLC tools and processes including GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, Sonar, Maven or Gradle
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2 years of experience in developing JUnit test cases
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2 years experience in stream processing frameworks like Apache Spark / Flink
Desired Qualifications:
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4+ years of Python and FastAPI experience
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Knowledge and understanding of test driven application development
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Ability to design, develop, and implement large scale/complex software applications
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Knowledge and understanding of design and development of modern web applications and mobile technologies
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4+ years of Agile experience
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Experience with Redis
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Knowledge of BDD
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Strong focus on Generative AI safety and accuracy.
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5+ years of AI and ML concepts, including deep learning, natural language processing and computer visio
Locations:
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300 S. Brevard St. , Charlotte, NC
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2222 W Rose Garden Ln, Phoenix, AZ
Job Expectations:
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Ability to work on-site at approved location
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Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Benefits:
- Information about Wells Fargo's US employee benefits
- Information about Wells Fargo's International employee benefits
Posting End Date:
05 May 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants
Posting End Date:
1 May 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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 US: 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.
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.
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Wells Fargo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office
355 W Martin Luther King, Jr BLVD, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202
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