Lead Software Engineer

About this role:

• Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer
• The Front-Line Enterprise Programs Office within CAO Technology is seeking a Senior Full‑Stack Java Engineer to help in supporting the buildout of modern Technology solutions that enable critical Enterprise initiatives related to Global Privacy and Conflicts of Interest Monitoring. 
• While both building new and supporting existing Technology Applications, you’ll act as a strong individual contributor on a team developing scalable backend services using Java/Spring Boot while also creating intuitive UI experiences in modern UI frameworks like Angular or React.
• This role involves building new capabilities for workflow & alerting, integrating with upstream systems, and contributing to a modernized Privacy and Enterprise Programs Office Technology ecosystem that drives improved automation, compliance, and real‑time visibility across Wells Fargo for these key Horizontal functions.

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong technical developer with 5+ years of experience developing full-stack distributed applications, with core skills of Spring Boot, Java, Angular/React UI Framework, SQL/Database Experience
• Ability to work on multiple components and modules
• Implement with high-quality product features/user stories collaborating with Leads and Product engineers.

Job Expectation:

• Estimating, and implementing strategies for completing projects on time.
• Guiding the work of less experienced team members – providing clear and concise technical direction and instructions.
• Identifying bottlenecks and collaborating to resolve issues proactively. Escalate risks and work towards continuous improvement of the product.

Additional Requirements Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / MCA.
• Proven technical experience and product delivery.
• Software development experience in Spring Boot, Java, Angular/React UI Framework, REST API and database.
• Experience developing scalable distributed applications using Agile Methodologies.
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience working on Test Driven Automation.
• Experience working in Azure/AWS/Google cloud and containerization technologies.

Posting End Date: 

16 Mar 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.

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.

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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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.