Lead Software Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer.
In this Role, you will:

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of scalable and secure applications for CIB business functions.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and container technologies.
• Design and develop responsive and intuitive UI Components using React.js or Angular.
• Optimize and manage SQL databases, ensuring high performance and data integrity.
• Build and manage containerized applications using Docker and deploy them on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP).
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements specific to the financial domain.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive DevOps practices including CI/CD automation, monitoring, and incident response.

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:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in React.js or Angular for front-end development.
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database design (e.g., MS SQL Server).
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration using OpenShift (OCP) or Kubernetes.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Action, Harness) and source control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in the Corporate & Investment Banking domain or other financial services.
• Exposure to event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka etc.).
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Experience in cloud environments (Azure or GCP).
• Red Hat OpenShift certification or equivalent.

Posting End Date:
19 Oct 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.
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