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The Role
Leads the architecture, development, deployment, and operation of enterprise-scale GCP data platform products. Designs data ingestion, processing, movement, metadata, and analytics capabilities; resolves distributed-systems challenges; and drives automation, observability, resiliency, security, disaster recovery, and cost optimization. Provides technical governance, mentors engineers, leads incident remediation, defines roadmaps, and influences architecture and technology strategy across teams.
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About this role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Specialty Software Engineer to join the GCP Data Platform organization. This role will provide technical leadership for the design, development, implementation, and operation of foundational data platform products that enable enterprise-scale data management, analytics, and cloud adoption. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud-based data platforms, software engineering, and large-scale distributed systems, with a proven track record of leading complex technology initiatives from concept through production deployment.
In this role, you will:
24 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 Specialty Software Engineer to join the GCP Data Platform organization. This role will provide technical leadership for the design, development, implementation, and operation of foundational data platform products that enable enterprise-scale data management, analytics, and cloud adoption. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud-based data platforms, software engineering, and large-scale distributed systems, with a proven track record of leading complex technology initiatives from concept through production deployment.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the technical design, architecture, development, testing, and deployment of strategic data platform products and services hosted in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Drive end-to-end delivery of complex software engineering initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards.
- Partner with Product Management, Architecture, Platform Engineering, Cyber Security, and Operations teams to deliver innovative cloud-native solutions.
- Define technical roadmaps, engineering standards, and best practices for data platform capabilities.
- Lead design reviews and provide technical governance to ensure high-quality and maintainable solutions.
- Design and implement data ingestion, data processing, data movement, metadata management, and analytics solutions supporting enterprise-scale workloads.
- Resolve highly complex technical challenges involving cloud infrastructure, distributed computing, data processing, performance optimization, and operational stability.
- Drive automation, observability, reliability, resiliency, and disaster recovery capabilities across the platform.
- Lead root cause analysis and remediation efforts for production incidents and platform issues.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative approaches to improve platform capabilities and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement secure software development practices and ensure compliance with regulatory, risk, and security requirements.
- Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering technical excellence and engineering best practices.
- Influence technology strategy, architecture decisions, and engineering direction across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- 5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 5+ years leading large-scale software development projects and engineering teams.
- 5+ years of experience delivering enterprise applications and platform capabilities from requirements through production deployment and operational support.
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions in public cloud environments (Google Cloud Platform preferred).
- 5+ years of strong programming skills in Java, Python, Scala, or similar languages.
- 5+ years of experience developing APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
- 5+ years of experience with data integration, ETL/ELT frameworks, CDC solutions, and batch/streaming data processing.
- hands-on experience in software engineering, platform engineering, data engineering, or cloud engineering.
- Strong experience with GCP or comparable cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), with expertise in cloud-based data engineering, data platforms, analytics, distributed computing, and large-scale data processing solutions.
- Expertise in designing large-scale data platforms, data lakes, analytics solutions, and distributed systems.
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, Scala, or similar languages.
- Experience developing APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with data integration, ETL/ELT frameworks, CDC solutions, and batch/streaming data processing.
- Strong understanding of data architecture, metadata management, data governance, and data security principles.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and CI/CD implementation.
- Experience implementing resiliency, disaster recovery, monitoring, observability, and operational excellence practices.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and secure development lifecycle practices.
- Ability to influence senior leaders, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
- Act as a technical lead for one or more foundational products within the GCP Data Platform.
- Provide architectural guidance and engineering leadership across multiple product teams.
- Participate in production support, incident management, and operational reviews as needed.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, reliability, automation, and cost optimization.
- Partner closely with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize and deliver business outcomes.
- Champion engineering excellence and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
- This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
- Work Transparently: You always deal in an honest, direct, and transparent way
- Take Ownership: You embrace responsibility and find joy in having the answers
- Learn More: You regularly self-educate and improve your skill set
- 2600 S Price Rd, Chandler, Arizona 85286
- 300 S Brevard St., CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28202
24 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 Specialty Software Engineering experience or equivalent through work experience, training, military experience, or education
- 5+ years leading large-scale software development projects and engineering teams
- 5+ years delivering enterprise applications and platform capabilities from requirements through production deployment and operational support
- 5+ years designing and implementing cloud-native solutions in public cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud Platform
- 5+ years of strong programming skills in Java, Python, Scala, or similar languages
- 5+ years developing APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
- 5+ years of experience with data integration, ETL/ELT frameworks, CDC solutions, and batch or streaming data processing
- Hands-on experience in software engineering, platform engineering, data engineering, or cloud engineering
- Strong experience with GCP or comparable cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Expertise designing large-scale data platforms, data lakes, analytics solutions, and distributed systems
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, Scala, or similar languages
- Experience developing APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
- Experience with data integration, ETL/ELT frameworks, CDC solutions, and batch or streaming data processing
- Strong understanding of data architecture, metadata management, data governance, and data security principles
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform, and CI/CD implementation
- Experience implementing resiliency, disaster recovery, monitoring, observability, and operational excellence practices
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and secure development lifecycle practices
- Ability to influence senior leaders, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring 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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