Lead software Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer

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:

• OpenText Exstream Administration:  Installation and configuration of new Exstream version 24.x or 25.x along with its components like database, designer, and others. Manage User groups and folder administration entitlement and access.
• Upgrade and Migration: Design, plan, and execute the migration of legacy communication systems and applications to the new version.  Analyze existing legacy systems, assess their suitability for migration, and define the best approach. Conversion of existing databases to the new Exstream version databases that covers a very large enterprise with more than 200 databases and 400 applications.  
• Open Text Exstream Development: create Component workflow check-in/out, submitted, approved, and versioning. Manage different inputs like XML, JSON, TIFF, Mainframes, etc. and different outputs like AFP, PDF, HTML, plaintext, metadata file, etc. with ADA Compliance and Multi-Language output.  Vetting and supporting business enablement applications using Campaign Manager, complex document applications, section data processing, and performance tuning
• Export/import and migrating applications across environments and/or into different databases.
• Reusability: Management of reusable object components and resources
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business analysts, and stakeholders, to ensure smooth migration with minimal disruption.
•  Provide technical guidance and best practices for cloud adoption and system integrations.
• Ensure data integrity and security compliance throughout the migration process.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues during installation, migration, and post-migration phases.
• Perform performance tuning, optimization, and regular updates of the OpenText Extream platform.
• Conduct training sessions and prepare documentation for end-users and support teams.
• Configuration, development, integration testing, User acceptance testing, and production rollout support
• Facilitate Architecture, design, and cloud deployment and configuration.

• 5+ years of experience in implementing and migrating enterprise-level communication/content management systems, preferably OpenText.

• Performing admin functions as part of major upgrades.
• Performing due diligence and vetting of the new software release by validating critical functions of Exstream to determine that it can be adopted for upgrade.
•  Management of SQL server databases and Environment features.
• Knowledgeable with new software release updates and perform comprehensive validations and regression testing between new and old versions.
• Well versed in advanced functions of Exstream such as multi-language, multi-delivery channels, ADA compliance, section data processing, performance tuning, component lifecycle workflow, reusable objects, folder management, and fine grain user group entitlement management.
• Strong expertise in OpenText Exstream solutions.
• Solid understanding of legacy communication protocols and migration strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent project management skills with experience leading large-scale migrations.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Posting End Date: 

17 Nov 2025

*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.

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.