Lead Software Engineer

The Enterprise Functions Technology (EFT) group provides technology solutions and support for Risk, Audit, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate Properties, and Stakeholder Relations business lines. In addition, EFT provides unique technology solutions and innovation for Wells Fargo Technology, Enterprise Shared Services, and Enterprise Data Management. This combined portfolio of applications and tools are purpose built to meet the challenges of stability, security, scalability, and speed.

Compliance, Legal, Audit & Regulatory Technology (CLAR) provides technology support and development for Legal & Data Controls, Compliance Risk & Audit, Financial Crimes, Front Office and Second Line Risk, Employee Compliance, Regulator Regulations, Market Surveillance, and Regulator Change Management.

The successful Lead Software Engineer candidate will lead development teams to support legacy solutions as well as build out strategic solutions to meet technology standards, business needs, as well as design solutions with a focus on security, re-usability and automation in one or more programs. This role requires thought leadership and effective ability to shape and influence technology strategy adaptation, working with the business team and technology teams. The candidate should be familiar with Compliance and Financial Crimes domains and have demonstrated success in leading development teams to delivery. 

Position Responsibilities and Expected Outcomes: 

• Drives and participates in design, development and implementation of large and complex application, owning your solution through implementation.
• Works closely with developers and testers to ensure requirements and functional designs are translated accurately into working technical designs and that test plans and scripts meet customer needs.
• Works with developers and business partners to understand application defects, performance problems and data anomalies.
• Drives requirements and design discussions.

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 
• 4+ years of Java experience
• 3+ years of experience leading solution architecture projects
• 3+ years of MS SQL server experience
• 2+ years of experience with RESTful API calls
• 1+ year of Agile experience
• 1+ years of experience with SSIS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Desire to work hands on with code at least 40%-50% of the time
• Experience guiding junior developers
• 3+ years of JavaScript framework experience (YUI, Angular, Node)
• 2+ years of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) development experience
• 2+ years of risk and regulatory compliance experience
• 1+ year of experience with MicroServices
• Experience with Power Apps and Power Automate for SharePoint migration projects
• Data Analysis experience
• Ability to gather and document technical requirements 
• Ability to work effectively in virtual environment where key team members and partners are in various time zones and locations
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure or GCP
• An industry-standard technology certification in Microsoft, Java, or cloud technology
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Wells Fargo Software Engineering experience 
• A BS/BA degree or higher in information technology

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours
• Ability to work onsite in Charlotte, NC or Iselin, NJ

Posting End Date: 

21 Mar 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly