AI-Enabled Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo

Closes in 2 days

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Work type
On-site
Location
Charlotte, NC · Minneapolis, MN
Salary
$119,000–$206,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Jun 8, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $162k
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This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$230,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $196k for comparable roles.

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About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company is one of the largest banks in the United States, providing banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services nationwide. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Wells Fargo currently has 91 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · AI-Enabled Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to join its Digital & Advisory Technology team within the Wealth, Investment, and Brokerage group. This senior-level position involves collaborating with financial advisors, data scientists, and product teams to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance client advice, financial planning, and investment decision-making across digital advisory channels. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java, Kafka, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture, along with a solid understanding of the Financial Services industry. Key responsibilities include building reusable libraries for GenAI and AI Agents, monitoring model performance, and ensuring ethical AI practices while leading scrum teams to maximize client value. This role requires hands-on skills in AI agent development, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and Artifactory, as well as a strong background in test-driven and behavior-driven application development.

What you'll do

  • Utilize GenAI and AI Agents to build reusable libraries for efficient product development.
  • Monitor model performance, manage feedback loops, and ensure ethical AI practices.
  • Lead scrum teams in designing and implementing solutions to maximize client value.
  • Proactively engage with senior engineering staff to share insights and best practices.
  • Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet existing or new client needs.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of strong technical skills in Java, Spring Boot, and related tools
  • 3+ years of experience with Apache Kafka/Confluent Enterprise
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or a related field
  • Experience with AI agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and GitHub Copilot
  • Strong background in microservices architecture, API development, and CI/CD processes
  • Knowledge of MongoDB and Oracle Database technologies
  • Proven ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment

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