Lead Software Engineer

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  this role, you will:

Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are company wide with broad impact

Act as a key participant in developing standards and company wide 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 Type Script 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 company wide 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, education5+ years of experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot for building scalable microservices5+ years of experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React and TypeScript3+ years of experience with API design and development (RESTful and GraphQL)2+ years of experience with MongoDB or other No

SQL databases2+ years of experience with version control systems such as Git2+ years experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka2+ years experience with caching technologies such as Redis1+ 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 Dev Ops and CI/CD tools such as:

Jenkins, Harness, Artifactory, Sonar Qube, 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, OHPay range:

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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.
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