Lead Software Engineer 1

Wells Fargo

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Leandro, CA
Salary: $213,512–$224,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Jul 11, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $201k

This role $219k

$174k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $183,500–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $219k versus about $201k 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 67 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $142,375–$224,000 across 34 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer 1

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Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive complex technology initiatives with broad impact across the company, focusing on developing standard practices for engineering solutions that influence and lead technology teams towards meeting deliverables and driving new initiatives. This role involves guiding projects and mentoring new associates within the software development lifecycle, requiring expertise in databases like Oracle, MS SQL, or MongoDB, as well as proficiency in Java/J2EE, Agile methodologies, RESTful Web Services, Jenkins, Linux/UNIX, Spring frameworks, Jira, application performance monitoring tools, API/UI design, and security testing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 5 years of experience in software development, with extensive hands-on experience in multiple technical areas to ensure robust engineering practices are implemented across large-scale projects.

Skills

Java Spring Agile RESTful Web Services Linux Jenkins Maven Oracle SVN Blazemeter Splunk AppDynamics Selenium JUnit Karma JMeter SQL API Design UI Design Application Security Testing Secure Code Review Static Code Analysis

What you'll do

Lead complex technology initiatives with broad company impact.
Develop and implement standard engineering practices for technology solutions.
Mentor new associates and guide project teams to meet deliverables.
Utilize Agile methodologies in software development processes.
Conduct web application penetration testing and secure code reviews.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field required.
At least 5 years of software development lifecycle experience.
Proficiency with at least six specified technical skills including Java, Agile methodologies, RESTful Web Services, Jenkins, Linux/UNIX, Spring technologies, and application performance tools.
Experience with database systems such as Oracle, MS SQL, or MongoDB.
Strong background in API/UI design and development using modern frameworks.
Knowledge of software security practices including web app penetration testing.