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The Role
Lead the design, development, deployment, and support of cloud-native IAM applications. Provide technical leadership across full-stack architecture, Java and Spring Boot services, React interfaces, APIs, Kafka integrations, MongoDB, and enterprise identity platforms. Guide Agile delivery, CI/CD, DevSecOps, security, reliability, observability, production support, and modernization initiatives. Mentor engineers and drive AI-assisted development, intelligent workflows, MCP integrations, and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer as part of Cybersecurity.
In this role, you will:
Technical Leadership
13 Sep 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 as part of Cybersecurity.
In this role, you will:
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership for the design, development, deployment, and support of cloud-native IAM applications.
- Lead architecture and design decisions across frontend, backend, API, event-driven, and data platforms.
- Establish technical standards, coding practices, design patterns, and engineering guardrails.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers to drive engineering excellence and technical growth.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering leadership and stakeholders on technology strategy and modernization initiatives.
- Full-Stack Application Development
- Design and develop responsive web applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Develop scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, Python, REST APIs, and microservice architectures.
- Design and implement event-driven integrations using Kafka and enterprise messaging patterns.
- Build and optimize MongoDB data models, queries, and application persistence layers.
- Integrate with enterprise IAM platforms, identity providers, and security services.
- Lead Agile teams through sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, release planning, and production deployments.
- Drive CI/CD automation and DevSecOps practices utilizing GitHub, Jenkins, OpenShift, SonarQube, Fortify, and Black Duck.
- Ensure adherence to SDLC, change management, security, resiliency, audit, and compliance requirements.
- Partner with product and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Drive application reliability, observability, monitoring, and production support readiness.
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues.
- Implement performance optimization, resiliency, disaster recovery, and scalability improvements.
- Champion automation across testing, deployment, operational support, and engineering workflows.
- Drive adoption of AI-assisted software development practices.
- Design and develop AI-enabled user experiences and intelligent workflows.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovations that improve customer experience, productivity, and engineering efficiency.
- Support implementation of MCP-based integrations, intelligent agents, and AI-powered automation capabilities where appropriate.
- 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 leading complex software engineering initiatives or Agile teams.
- 5+ years of Java and Spring Boot development experience.
- 5+ years building RESTful APIs and microservices.
- 3+ years of React development experience.
- 3+ years of MongoDB or equivalent NoSQL database experience.
- Experience implementing event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
- Experience deploying applications to OpenShift, Kubernetes, or cloud-native platforms.
- Experience with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and automated testing frameworks.
- Strong understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and IAM concepts.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Experience building IAM, IGA, access management, certification, entitlement, or compliance solutions.
- Experience with AI-enabled applications, generative AI platforms, MCP architectures, and intelligent automation.
- Experience with API gateways such as Apigee.
- Experience operating applications within highly regulated financial services environments.
- Experience leading engineering transformation initiatives and developing T-shaped engineering teams.
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Demonstrate proficiency in using AI-assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code-centric agents)
- Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
- Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted outputs into solutions
- Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
- Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
- Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards
13 Sep 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 leading complex software engineering initiatives or Agile teams
- 5+ years of Java and Spring Boot development experience
- 5+ years building RESTful APIs and microservices
- 3+ years of React development experience
- 3+ years of MongoDB or equivalent NoSQL database experience
- Experience implementing event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar messaging platforms
- Experience deploying applications to OpenShift, Kubernetes, or cloud-native platforms
- Experience with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and automated testing frameworks
- Strong understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and IAM concepts
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
- Experience building IAM, IGA, access management, certification, entitlement, or compliance solutions
- Experience with AI-enabled applications, generative AI platforms, MCP architectures, and intelligent automation
- Experience with API gateways such as Apigee
- Experience operating applications in highly regulated financial services environments
- Experience leading engineering transformation initiatives and developing T-shaped engineering teams
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, and the company subsidizes a substantial share of premiums for U.S. employees (varying by compensation band).
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Retirement Support — A robust 401(k) program includes an employer match for eligible employees, with specifics laid out in plan materials and filings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for eligible primary caregivers, alongside fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and lactation support.
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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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
3 days a week
