**About this role:**

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer. This position will play a key role across many initiatives in the Cloud Migration and Engineering Team within Technology of the Chief Operating Office (TCOO).

In this role, you will:

+ Identify and recommend opportunities for driving resolution of technology roadblocks including code, build and deployment while also managing overall software development cycle and security standards

+ Influence technology requirements and priorities in the product roadmaps, promote innovative and intelligent solutions, generate corporate value and articulate technical strategy while being a solid advocate of agile and DevOps practices

+ Interpret, develop, and ensure security, stability, and scalability within functions of technology with low to moderate complexity, as well as identify, manage and mitigate technology and enterprise risk

+ Ensure reusability of assets across TCOO to avoid duplication of effort

+ Champion building central frameworks

+ Ensure investments are directed towards strategic opportunities

+ Provide direction, expertise, and recommendations to drive innovative business solutions leveraging the technical products, capabilities, and advancements

+ Translate advanced technology topics into simpler business language and clearly articulate the value proposition

+ Lead resolution of complex challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas within TCOO

+ Interact directly with third party vendors and technology service providers

**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

+ 2+ years of strong understanding of multi-cloud environments (Ex. Azure, GCP, OpenShift) and hands-on experience with cloud-native development and/or Cloud migration of applications

**Desired Qualifications:**

+ Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices, including infrastructure as code.

+ Strong experience collaborating with product and business stakeholders to deliver valuable and user-centric solutions.

+ Financial industry experience or familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements.

+ Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities.

+ Expertise in test-driven development methodologies.

+ Cybersecurity and Risk Mindset: proactively identifies risks and integrates secure practices into development workflows.

+ End-user experience focused: delivers intuitive, valuable solutions that align with employee needs.

**Posting End Date:**

6 Jun 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.

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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

**Drug and Alcohol Policy**

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.

**Req Number:** R-453282