Lead Software Engineer - ServiceNow

Reposted 8 Days Ago
Charlotte, NC
Hybrid
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
Wells Fargo: Tech-powered. Innovation-led. We're transforming financial services.
The Role
About this role:
The Enterprise Functions Technology (EFT) group provides technology solutions and support for Risk, Audit, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate Properties, and Stakeholder Relations business lines. In addition, EFT provides unique technology solutions and innovation for Wells Fargo Technology, Enterprise Shared Services, and Enterprise Data Management. This combined portfolio of applications and tools are continually engineered to meet the challenges of stability, security, scalability, and speed.
Human Resources Technology provides technology support for employee focused applications and processes, including payroll, benefits, learning and recruiting. We elevate and enhance the employee experience through smart solutions and tooling, enabling our teams to be more productive.
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer who will lead the conceptualization, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing features for the existing portfolio of applications.
In this role, you will:
  • Develop on the ServiceNow platform utilizing configuration and scripting on ServiceNow's HR Service Delivery application
  • Collaborate with other lead engineers and architects on defining coding standards, processes, tooling and frameworks required for the delivery of features in the sprint or product backlog
  • Design, code, configure, unit test, maintain, and document software deliverables using agreed upon standards and tools
  • Ensure that solutions delivered by self or team members are secure and scalable, comply with defined standards and best practices
  • Ensure product backlog has appropriate technical stories and participates in their prioritization
  • Responsible for application solution quality from design and implementation to deploy and run
  • Responsible for communication and collaboration with key stakeholders in the delivery of features
  • Maintain depth of technical understanding of third party/cloud solutions
  • Evaluate technical impacts from and coordinates implementation of new product releases
  • Participate in sizing and estimation activities within the agile team
  • Communicate daily with the Scrum Master or Technical Product Owner and the Agile team on progress made, planned progress for the coming day, and reports any impediments/blockers
  • Participate in code reviews and sprint retrospectives; ensuring their ideas for team continuous improvement are communicated so that the overall process and team can improve sprint by sprint and readily receives feedback for self-improvement
  • Responsible for ensuring the quality of existing and new features through both manual and automated testing and use of continuous Integration techniques
  • Collaborate with business analysts to confirm understanding of business requirements relating to features to be delivered and to help business analysts define requirements that can be delivered from a technical perspective
  • Collaborate with User Experience (UX) designers to ensure designs produced can be translated efficiently into working solutions for feature delivery
  • Educate and provide guidance to less-experienced staff
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
  • 5+ years of ServiceNow experience in building, implementing, and maintaining platform technologies, workflows and integrations
  • 2+ years of JavaScript development experience
  • 2+ years of RESTful or SOAP web services
  • 2+ years of Agile experience
Desired Qualifications:
  • 2+ years educating/mentoring of less-experienced staff experience
  • 2+ years of HR systems experience (i.e. Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP)
  • ServiceNow HR Service Delivery application experience
  • ServiceNow certifications CSA & CAD
  • Custom application development within ServiceNow
  • Advanced oral, written and presentation communications including the ability to present technical information in a way that non-technical audiences will understand
  • Advanced problem solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex technical problems
Job Expectations:
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • Must be able to work on-site at any of the listed locations
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Job Posting Location:
1525 W W T Harris Blvd., CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28262
Posting End Date:
30 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.

Top Skills

JavaScript
Restful
Servicenow
Soap
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
213,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1852

What We Do

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.0 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 once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S.

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. © 2025 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. We ranked in the top 3 on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list – and #1 among financial services companies – as the best workplace “to grow your career” in the U.S.

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

Wells Fargo Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
HQSan Francisco, CA
Bangalore, Bangalore
Belfast, GB
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Chandler, AZ
Charlotte, NC
Technology Center
Hyderabad, Telangana
Irving, TX
New York, NY
New York, NY
Phoenix, AZ
Learn more

Similar Jobs

Wells Fargo Logo Wells Fargo

Consultant

Fintech • Financial Services
Hybrid
2 Locations
213000 Employees

Wells Fargo Logo Wells Fargo

Part Time Teller Wesley Chapel

Fintech • Financial Services
Hybrid
Wesley Chapel, NC, USA
213000 Employees

Wells Fargo Logo Wells Fargo

Operations Manager

Fintech • Financial Services
Hybrid
Charlotte, NC, USA
213000 Employees
Hybrid
Charlotte, NC, USA
213000 Employees
90K-150K Annually

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account