Lead Software Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer  (Internal Generative AI User Experience) to design and develop engaging, secure, and user-friendly applications that integrate generative AI technologies. This role is within Enterprise Functions Technology (EFT) and will focus on delivering seamless frontend experiences, robust APIs, and collaborative solutions that redefine how Wells Fargo employees interact with internal tools and systems.

In this role, you will:

• Build generative AI-driven experiences that empower and delight internal Wells Fargo users, collaborating with designers to implement highly usable client applications and User Experience API services that drive them.
• 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 of Front End Web Development experience
• 2+ years of React experience

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of TypeScript, CSS/SCSS experience, and JEST experience.
• 2+ years of GIT experience.
• 2+ years of building web applications which use NPM packages.
• Experience building multi-tier front-end web applications.
• 3+ years of full stack .NET core development experience, including C#, REST APIs, and SQL Server
• 2+ years of experience building applications with Webpack.
• 2+ years of various ESLint packages.
• 2+ years of experience using MSTest.
• 1+ year with working with WebSockets/SignalR.
• Experience developing large-scale, enterprise-level frontend applications.
• Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into user-facing tools to create engaging, productive experiences.
• Experience with Jenkins, Harness, SonarQube, Checkmarx
• Experience with OpenShift Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with designing solutions that prioritize usability and end-user satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with designers and deliver pixel-perfect implementations of UX and visual designs.
• Proficiency in test-driven development practices and delivering reliable, maintainable code.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and a risk management mindset.

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

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.

$119,000.00 - $224,000.00

Posting End Date:

10 Oct 2025

*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.