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The Role
Lead design, development, and support of scalable Java/React cloud-native applications for servicing operations. Drive architecture, standards, DevSecOps and Agile practices, mentor engineers, integrate workflow/case management and automation, collaborate with product and business stakeholders, and lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to help build and enhance a strategic enterprise platform that is transforming servicing operations through automation, workflow orchestration, and digital solutions. In this role, you will design, develop, and support scalable applications using Java, React, APIs, and modern cloud-native technologies while partnering with product owners, architects, and business teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance the user experience. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, champion Agile and DevSecOps practices, mentor and lead fellow engineers, and help drive the technical direction of a platform that integrates workflow, case management, straight-through processing, and intelligent automation capabilities used across Commercial Banking operations.
In this role, you will:
18 Aug 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.
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.
#DNP-IND
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to help build and enhance a strategic enterprise platform that is transforming servicing operations through automation, workflow orchestration, and digital solutions. In this role, you will design, develop, and support scalable applications using Java, React, APIs, and modern cloud-native technologies while partnering with product owners, architects, and business teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance the user experience. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, champion Agile and DevSecOps practices, mentor and lead fellow engineers, and help drive the technical direction of a platform that integrates workflow, case management, straight-through processing, and intelligent automation capabilities used across Commercial Banking operations.
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
- 10+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 10+ years of software engineering experience in developing integrated and secure enterprise or web-based applications using Java/J2EE
- 5+ years of experience with Spring Framework
- 4+ years of experience in developing enterprise web applications using React JS with Redux
- 4+ years of JavaScript development experience
- 4+ years of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) experience
- 4+ years of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) experience
- 2+ years of experience in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, 2.1 or a combination of both
- 2+ years of experience with business process workflow software
- 1+ years of experience using AI tools (ex. GitHub Copilot, GitHub Copilot Coding Agent, Cursor, Devin, etc.) to assist with development and testing responsibilities
- Experience in Micro Frontend and Microservices
- Experience working with REST Services
- Experience with API development and knowledge of common design patterns
- Experience with unit testing of Java backend code
- Technical and business knowledge of Global Servicing Solution application
- Hands on experience doing analysis, coding, and debugging Java frameworks like Spring, Hibernate etc.
- Experience with developing GenAI and Agentic AI solutions
- Knowledge of or experience with Kafka
- Experience managing applications in a cloud environment (Azure, Google, Amazon Web Services)
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Experience with cloud technologies such as OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with automated deployment CI/CD tools like (GitHub, Git Actions, Gradle, Harness)
- Experience with "test" centric development methodologies including Test Driven Development (TDD) & Behavior Driven Development (BDD)
- Knowledge and understanding of Camunda is a plus
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (ex. MongoDB) is a plus
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with financial services technologies and banking processes (originations, application, approval, fulfillment and closing)
- Ability to work outside of traditional business hours as needed
- In office three days per week for team collaboration
18 Aug 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.
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.
#DNP-IND
Skills Required
- 10+ years of Software Engineering experience (or equivalent)
- 10+ years developing integrated and secure enterprise or web-based applications using Java/J2EE
- 5+ years of experience with Spring Framework
- 4+ years developing enterprise web applications using React JS with Redux
- 4+ years of JavaScript development experience
- 4+ years of HTML experience
- 4+ years of CSS experience
- 2+ years of experience with WCAG 2.0 or 2.1
- 2+ years of experience with business process workflow software
- 1+ years using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to assist development and testing
- Experience in Micro Frontend and Microservices
- Experience working with REST Services
- Experience with API development and knowledge of common design patterns
- Experience with unit testing of Java backend code
- Ability to work outside of traditional business hours as needed
- In-office three days per week for team collaboration
- Technical and business knowledge of Global Servicing Solution application
- Hands-on experience with Java frameworks like Spring, Hibernate
- Experience developing GenAI and Agentic AI solutions
- Knowledge of or experience with Kafka
- Experience managing applications in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Experience with OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)
- Experience with CI/CD and automated deployment tools (GitHub, Git Actions, Gradle, Harness)
- Experience with TDD and BDD
- Knowledge and understanding of Camunda
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
- Familiarity with financial services technologies and banking processes
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.
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The Company
What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it — Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
Why Work With Us
We're known for our “Well Life” approach to supporting employees’ career aspirations, work-life balance, and mental and physical health. Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.”
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
3 days a week
