Lead Software Engineer

About This Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead complex, large-scale technology initiatives with broad enterprise impact. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can influence engineering standards, deliver high-quality solutions, and contribute to the development of modern, scalable, and AI-enabled platforms. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional partners to solve complex technical challenges, mentor peers, and drive innovation across the organization.
In This Role, You Will

• Lead complex technology initiatives, including companywide programs with broad impact
• Act as a key participant in developing enterprise engineering standards and best practices for large-scale technology solutions
• Design, code, test, debug, and document software solutions across projects and programs
• Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions to support tactical and strategic business objectives
• Evaluate enterprise technology environments and resolve challenges requiring deep analysis of multiple factors, including unprecedented technical considerations
• Make decisions on engineering approaches by applying industry best practices and emerging technologies
• Influence and lead technology teams to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with senior technical experts, architects, and external industry partners to resolve complex technical issues
• Lead projects, guide technical workstreams, or serve as a peer mentor to other engineers

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience
• 5+ years of experience developing microservices, including working with MongoDB and Kafka
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with container-based technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• 3+ years of experience with SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Experience designing large language model (LLM) prompt engineering, prompt chaining, and evaluation frameworks
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and analyze performance bottlenecks
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of API-driven microservices development on internal or external cloud platforms
• 5+ years of engineering experience leading and developing Core Banking applications
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing GenAI-powered applications using LLMs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, etc.)
• 3+ years of Kubernetes experience, including OpenShift or other container orchestration platforms
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Elastic, Kibana, Grafana, AppDynamics, New Relic, DataDog, or TrueSight
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively, including with onshore and offshore teams

Job Expectations

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position