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The Role
Leads the design, development, and delivery of enterprise KYC, client onboarding, and regulatory compliance solutions using Fenergo and modern architecture practices. Responsibilities include solution architecture, software development, technical design, integration, troubleshooting, code reviews, Agile delivery, production support, and mentoring engineers. The role drives event-driven and domain-driven architecture, engineering governance, stakeholder collaboration, and adoption of scalable cloud and containerized technologies.
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About this Role
• Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale KYC and client onboarding solutions.
• This role requires deep expertise in the Fenergo platform, workflow automation, domain-driven design principles, and modern software engineering practices.
• The successful candidate will lead critical initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and contribute to the organization's strategic technology transformation efforts.
• As a senior member of development team working in the compliance, Customer Due Diligence area. You would participating and leading design and development of applications. Fix issues and implement new functionality/changes
In This Role, You Will
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex technology solutions with significant business impact.
• Drive architecture and engineering best practices across large-scale KYC, onboarding, and regulatory compliance platforms.
• Design, develop, test, debug, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Lead technical design discussions and create detailed solution architecture and technical design documents.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend innovative technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices to improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive adoption of event-driven and domain-driven architecture patterns.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead critical project deliverables, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing across the team.
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, and education.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing KYC, Client Lifecycle Management (CLM), or workflow-based solutions.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with the Fenergo platform, including configuration, customization, and workflow implementation.
• Strong experience with event-driven architectures and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Experience preparing detailed technical design, architecture, and solution documentation.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement scalable solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working in global onsite-offshore delivery models.
• Experience with cloud technologies and containerized environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience integrating Fenergo with enterprise applications and third-party systems.
• Knowledge of Banking, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance, KYC, AML, and Client Onboarding processes.
• Experience with API-driven architectures and microservices.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering practices.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and engineering best practices.
Job Expectations
• Serve as a technical lead for critical KYC and onboarding initiatives.
• Lead solution design and development for strategic business capabilities.
• Drive engineering excellence through architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical governance.
• Partner with architects, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote continuous learning within the team.
• Support production releases and provide guidance during incident resolution and root-cause analysis activities.
• Preferred Candidate Profile
• Strong expertise in Fenergo
• Banking/Financial Services domain experience
• KYC, AML, CLM, and Onboarding workflow knowledge
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Cloud Technologies (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• Containers (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Agile Delivery
• Technical Leadership and Mentoring
Posting End Date:
28 Oct 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.
• Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale KYC and client onboarding solutions.
• This role requires deep expertise in the Fenergo platform, workflow automation, domain-driven design principles, and modern software engineering practices.
• The successful candidate will lead critical initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and contribute to the organization's strategic technology transformation efforts.
• As a senior member of development team working in the compliance, Customer Due Diligence area. You would participating and leading design and development of applications. Fix issues and implement new functionality/changes
In This Role, You Will
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex technology solutions with significant business impact.
• Drive architecture and engineering best practices across large-scale KYC, onboarding, and regulatory compliance platforms.
• Design, develop, test, debug, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Lead technical design discussions and create detailed solution architecture and technical design documents.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend innovative technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices to improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive adoption of event-driven and domain-driven architecture patterns.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead critical project deliverables, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing across the team.
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, and education.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing KYC, Client Lifecycle Management (CLM), or workflow-based solutions.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with the Fenergo platform, including configuration, customization, and workflow implementation.
• Strong experience with event-driven architectures and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Experience preparing detailed technical design, architecture, and solution documentation.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement scalable solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working in global onsite-offshore delivery models.
• Experience with cloud technologies and containerized environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience integrating Fenergo with enterprise applications and third-party systems.
• Knowledge of Banking, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance, KYC, AML, and Client Onboarding processes.
• Experience with API-driven architectures and microservices.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering practices.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and engineering best practices.
Job Expectations
• Serve as a technical lead for critical KYC and onboarding initiatives.
• Lead solution design and development for strategic business capabilities.
• Drive engineering excellence through architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical governance.
• Partner with architects, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote continuous learning within the team.
• Support production releases and provide guidance during incident resolution and root-cause analysis activities.
• Preferred Candidate Profile
• Strong expertise in Fenergo
• Banking/Financial Services domain experience
• KYC, AML, CLM, and Onboarding workflow knowledge
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Cloud Technologies (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• Containers (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Agile Delivery
• Technical Leadership and Mentoring
Posting End Date:
28 Oct 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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent experience, training, military experience, and education
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing KYC, Client Lifecycle Management, or workflow-based solutions
- 2+ years of hands-on Fenergo experience, including configuration, customization, and workflow implementation
- Experience with event-driven architectures and Domain-Driven Design
- Experience preparing technical design, architecture, and solution documentation
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Experience with global onsite-offshore delivery models
- Experience with cloud technologies and containerized environments, including Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, or Kubernetes
- Experience integrating Fenergo with enterprise applications and third-party systems
- Knowledge of banking, financial services, regulatory compliance, KYC, AML, and client onboarding processes
- Experience with API-driven architectures and microservices
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering practices
- Ability to influence technical direction and engineering best practices
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are highlighted by a strong 401(k) with employer matching and added options like after‑tax contributions and an employee stock purchase plan, supporting long‑term savings. These features are presented as competitive elements of the total rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as comprehensive, often starting on day one for eligible employees, with HSAs/FSAs, wellness incentives, and mental health resources available. Specialized care options, including fertility support, further enhance the health offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of notable duration is available from the start of employment, alongside adoption/surrogacy/fertility programs. Caregiving and backup care resources deepen the family-oriented support.
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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.
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