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Lead Software Engineer (KAFKA, MULESOFT, IDMC, APIGEE, API Development & Integration)
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The Role
Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise-grade RESTful APIs and microservices for MDM and integrations. Drive API security, Apigee proxy development, performance testing (JMeter), CI/CD, and collaborate with MDM, security, and platform teams. Mentor engineers, support production issues, and enforce API governance and release processes.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer.
In this role, you will:
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:
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.
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
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:
- We are seeking a highly skilled Lead API Developer to design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-grade APIs supporting Master Data Management (MDM), cloud integration, and digital transformation initiatives. The candidate will work closely with MDM, Integration, Security, and Apigee platform teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performing APIs across internal and external environments.
- Required Experience
- 8+ years of software development experience with at least 5+ years focused on API design and development.
- Strong experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Hands-on experience with Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC), including Cloud Application Integration (CAI).
- Experience working with API Gateway platforms such as Apigee.
- Experience supporting enterprise integration and MDM initiatives.
- Technical Skills
- API Development
- Design, develop, and maintain REST APIs and microservices.
- Create and maintain API specifications using OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
- Implement API versioning, documentation, and governance best practices.
- Strong understanding of API lifecycle management.
- Authentication & Security
- Deep understanding of API security concepts and implementations.
- Hands-on experience with:
- JWT (JSON Web Token)
- OAuth 2.0
- OIDC (OpenID Connect)
- Mutual TLS (mTLS)
- API Keys and Certificate-based authentication
- Knowledge of enterprise security and compliance requirements.
- IDMC & Integration
- Experience with Informatica IDMC Cloud Application Integration (CAI).
- Experience integrating APIs with MDM platforms and enterprise applications.
- Understanding of data integration patterns, transformation, and orchestration.
- Apigee Platform
- Experience developing, deploying, and supporting Apigee proxies.
- Experience working with both Internal and External (PAA) API proxies.
- Knowledge of proxy policies, security policies, traffic management, analytics, and deployment processes.
- Experience with EPLX deployment processes and release management.
- Performance & Testing
- Strong experience with API performance testing and benchmarking.
- Hands-on experience using Apache JMeter.
- Ability to analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize API throughput and response times.
- Experience with load, stress, and endurance testing.
- DevOps & CI/CD
- Experience with Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, Azure DevOps, or similar repositories.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
- Familiarity with containerized environments and cloud-native development is a plus.
- Design and develop enterprise APIs for MDM and downstream applications.
- Create API specifications and technical solution designs.
- Collaborate with MDM, Security, Architecture, and Apigee platform teams.
- Develop and deploy internal and external API proxies.
- Implement API authentication and authorization controls.
- Conduct API performance, load, and stress testing.
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide operational support.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards.
- Support API governance, documentation, and release processes.
- Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver integration solutions.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Informatica MDM platforms.
- Experience supporting Contact/Customer Master or Reference Data initiatives.
- Financial services or large enterprise experience preferred.
- Knowledge of cloud integration architectures and event-driven designs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years Software Engineering experience
- 8+ years software development experience with at least 5+ years focused on API design and development
- Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices
- Create and maintain API specifications using OpenAPI/Swagger
- Hands-on experience with Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) including Cloud Application Integration (CAI)
- Experience with Apigee platform and developing/deploying Apigee proxies (internal and external)
- Experience supporting enterprise integration and Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives
- Deep understanding and hands-on experience with API security: JWT, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, mTLS, API Keys, certificate-based authentication
- Experience with Apigee proxy policies, traffic management, analytics, and deployment processes
- Experience with EPLX deployment processes and release management
- API performance testing and benchmarking experience using Apache JMeter (load, stress, endurance testing)
- Experience with Git, Bitbucket, GitHub or Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines/automated deployments
- Ability to troubleshoot production issues and provide operational support
- Familiarity with containerized environments and cloud-native development
- Experience with Informatica MDM platforms
- Experience supporting Contact/Customer Master or Reference Data initiatives
- Financial services or large enterprise experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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.
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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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