Lead Software Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo's DSDC Technology team is seeking a best-in-class Lead Software Engineer. This leader will be responsible for architecting, designing and implementing strategic capabilities to modernize and scale legacy platforms within the Data Services space. They will play a critical role in .Net development activities as well as shaping the product definition, design, roadmap, and development of the current and new products. The team promotes modern data engineering best practices intended to improve quality and improve time to market. Key skills include solutions architecture, domain driven design, test driven design and experience building and deploying, mission critical microservices in a private or a public cloud environment.

About the Team:

The WIM Technology Data Solutions and Domain Capabilities (DSDC) organization unifies data capabilities across WIM to deliver governed, scalable, and reusable solutions that power decision-making, accelerate product innovation, and ensure responsible data use.  We are not a backend team—we are a strategic product line that enables WIM’s most critical business outcomes. From pipelines to platforms, we architect the data foundation that drives transformation across the enterprise.

*In this role, you will:*

• Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
• Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
• Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
• 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 companywide 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
• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

*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
• 5+ years’ experience .Net software development
• 2+ years of experience in Core Java
• 2+ years of experience in Spring boot.
• 2+ years of experience implementing critical NFR patterns such as circuit breakers and retries.
• 2+ years of experience in GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
• 2+ years of experience with REST APIs using Kafka, Solace
• 2+ years of Redis caching
• 1+ years of deploying and managing applications on Open Shift Container Platform
• 2+ years of experience with observability tools like Splunk, AppDynamics & Grafana
• 4+ years of automated testing
• 4+ years of managing GitHub repositories
• 2+ years of experience using AI such as co-pilot
• 4+ years of Communication Domain experience in a banking environment
• 2+ years’ experience in Developing and enhancing systems responsible for real-time alerts and notifications for critical banking events.
• 2+ years’ experience implementing event-driven and scheduled notification mechanisms across multiple channels (email, SMS, fax, letter, push notifications)
• 2+ years’ experience Operating and optimizing batch processing systems, particularly integrating with NDM (Connect: Direct) for secure file transfers.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• 2+ years developing or maintaining RESTful interfaces
• Understanding of Domain Driven Design principals
• Knowledge of Cloud-based applications and microservices
• Experience remediating security findings/vulnerabilities

*Job Expectations:*

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Locations:

• 300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC

Pay Range :

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

For CA locations only- 119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annual

Benefits:

• Information about Wells Fargo's US employee benefits
• Information about Wells Fargo's International employee benefits

Posting End Date:

10 Apr 2026

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

Posting End Date: 

9 Apr 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.

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