Lead Software Engineer - Design Authority

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Core Banking Modernization – Enterprise Product & Pricing (EPPM) space. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

This role will encompass Design Authority responsibility and will do high level analysis, design & development work in the Hogan IDS platform (COBOL, JCL, PCDs, CA-7) supporting the DDA/TDA functions and the integration with Zafin (vendor Saas platform) along with the newly selected Core Banking Platform. This will include modern technologies like Cloud (Azure), APIs, Kafka, Mongo DB etc. This team sits in the heart of Wells Fargo banking ecosystem and support critical functions that makes the bank ran smoothly.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in highly complex initiatives and projects associated with the technology domain, including installation, upgrades, and deployment efforts

• Identify opportunities for service quality and availability improvements within the technology domain environment

• Design, code, test, debug, and document for low to moderately complex projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments

• Review and analyze technical assignments or challenges that are related to low to medium risk deliverables and that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternative technology domains

• Present recommendations for resolving issues or may escalate issues as needed to meet established service level agreements

• Exercise some independent judgment while also developing understanding of given technology domain in reference to security and compliance requirements

• Provide information to technology colleagues, internal partners, and stakeholders

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

• Certification in Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) and Gen AI topics

• Deep knowledge of Agile concepts with working experience being part of a team that users Scrum methodology to deliver incremental business value

• Good knowledge of Product operating model and experience working in that environment

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.

$119,000.00 - $206,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

9 Mar 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.

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.