Lead Software Engineer

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Columbus, OH, USA
Hybrid
119K-187K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
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The Role
Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable microservices and responsive UI using Java/Spring and React/TypeScript. Drive architecture, standards, and cross-team initiatives, mentor engineers, integrate APIs (REST/GraphQL), employ event streaming and caching, and apply generative AI/LLM techniques to deliver enterprise solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (LSE) to serve as a key technical contributor for Customer Account Servicing (CAS) team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions, while actively participating in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, and architectural planning. The LSE will leverage modern technologies, including Generative AI and integration tools, to deliver scalable and innovative solutions.
Success in this role requires the ability to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business requirements in a timely manner, without compromising technical excellence. The position demands strong independent execution, as well as close collaboration with business stakeholders and technology partners to ensure alignment with enterprise standards, best practices, and strategic objectives.
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 and develop scalable, resilient microservices using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
  • Build and enhance responsive, high-performing UI applications using React and TypeScript
  • 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
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering engineering excellence and best practices
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 experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot for building scalable microservices
  • 5+ years of experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React and TypeScript
  • 3+ years of experience with API design and development (RESTful and GraphQL)
  • 2+ years of experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
  • 2+ years of experience with version control systems such as Git
  • 2+ years experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka
  • 2+ years experience with caching technologies such as Redis
  • 1+ year of experience with AI/ML concepts, including:Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Desired Qualifications:
  • Deep expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems design
  • Strong understanding of frontend-backend integration patterns using API-driven architecture
  • Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Knowledge of observability practices, including logging, monitoring, and tracing
  • Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools such as:
    Jenkins, Harness, Artifactory, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Black Duck, Splunk
Job Expectations:
  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
  • This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future
  • This role is not eligible for relocation assistance
Location:
3075 Loyalty Cir., Columbus, OH
Pay range:
119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annual
Benefits:
  • Information about Wells Fargo's US employee benefits
  • Information about Wells Fargo's International employee benefits
Posting End Date:
14 Aug 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$119,000.00 - $187,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
27 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.
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)
  • 5+ years of experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot for building scalable microservices
  • 5+ years of experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React and TypeScript
  • 3+ years of experience with API design and development (RESTful and GraphQL)
  • 2+ years of experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
  • 2+ years of experience with version control systems such as Git
  • 2+ years experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka
  • 2+ years experience with caching technologies such as Redis
  • 1+ year of experience with AI/ML concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Deep expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems design
  • Strong understanding of frontend-backend integration patterns using API-driven architecture
  • Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Knowledge of observability practices, including logging, monitoring, and tracing
  • Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Harness, Artifactory, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Black Duck, Splunk

Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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205,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1852

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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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