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The Role
Lead modernization of Wells Fargo’s cash-processing applications through cloud migration, re-platforming, APIs, workflow, data streaming, and AI-assisted development. Advise leadership on complex enterprise technology solutions, lead engineering teams, resolve large-scale technical challenges, promote innovation, and ensure high-quality delivery across secure, scalable, resilient systems.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to work on our Cash modernization initiative. This effort will modernize and automate cash processing capabilities. Cash processing will continue to be a valuable product for our small business and corporate customers for the foreseeable future. There is a need to support cash processing modernization to maintain profitability and Wells Fargo's leadership position in the market by enhancing existing channels and product offerings.
In this role, you will:
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.
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.
#BI-Hybrid
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to work on our Cash modernization initiative. This effort will modernize and automate cash processing capabilities. Cash processing will continue to be a valuable product for our small business and corporate customers for the foreseeable future. There is a need to support cash processing modernization to maintain profitability and Wells Fargo's leadership position in the market by enhancing existing channels and product offerings.
In this role, you will:
- Modernize, consolidate, and re-platform the cash processing applications to streamline technology and deliver continuous improvement in areas including cash management and cash forecasting.
- Internalize 3rd party image software using Cloud platforms, Object Store, Workflow engine, Data stream and APIs
- Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
- Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
- Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions
- Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
- Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
- Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership
- 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 application development and implementation experience
- 5+ years Java/J2EE Web Application Development, Spring core
- 5+ years of experience in API - driven development - Experience working with remote data via SOAP, REST and JSON.
- 1+ years of experience leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Devin, Claude, or similar tools
- Previous experience with cash processing payments landscape
- Certification in Google/Azure Cloud, AWS Associate level / Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) developer, Container and Kubernetes experience.
- Experience in development of React
- Experience in Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) & Domain Driven Development (DDD).
- Hands on Experience in using BDD testing frameworks (Cucumber, karate etc)
- Strong in OOAD, Multi-threaded application development, design and implementation of web applications, Design Patterns
- Experience in Consumer Banking or any complex middleware applications
- Experience with Applications Performance Tuning, Scaling, Security, Resiliency Best Practices
- Hands on experience in delivering high value projects in Agile (SCRUM) methodology preferably using JIRA tool.
- Previous experience working at a financial institution
- Proven experience working with large systems development capabilities on cloud
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and influential skills
- Strong understanding of the engineering process
- Ability to effectively manage large scale projects and enterprise wide systems
- Ability to lead the engineering team
- Ability to ensure timely and high-quality work
- 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 Locations:
401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg A, Irving, Texas 75039
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.
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.
#BI-Hybrid
Skills Required
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent work experience, training, military experience, or education
- 5+ years of application development and implementation experience
- 5+ years of Java/J2EE web application development and Spring Core experience
- 5+ years of API-driven development experience with SOAP, REST, and JSON
- 1+ year of experience leveraging Generative AI technologies and AI-assisted development platforms
- Experience with cash processing payments
- Google or Azure Cloud certification, AWS Associate certification, or Pivotal Cloud Foundry developer certification
- Container and Kubernetes experience
- React development experience
- Behavioral Driven Development and Domain Driven Development experience
- Experience with BDD testing frameworks such as Cucumber or Karate
- Object-oriented analysis and design, multithreaded application development, design patterns, and web application design
- Consumer banking or complex middleware application experience
- Application performance tuning, scaling, security, and resiliency best practices
- Experience delivering high-value projects using Agile Scrum, preferably with JIRA
- Previous experience working at a financial institution
- Ability to work onsite at one of the listed locations under a hybrid schedule
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, influencing, and engineering-process skills
- Ability to manage large-scale projects and enterprise-wide systems
- Ability to lead an engineering team and ensure timely, high-quality work
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
