Lead Software Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to work on our Cash modernization initiative. This effort will modernize and automate cash processing capabilities. Cash processing will continue to be a valuable product for our small business and corporate customers for the foreseeable future.   There is a need to support cash processing modernization to maintain profitability and Wells Fargo’s leadership position in the market by enhancing existing channels and product offerings.

In this role, you will:

• Modernize, consolidate, and re-platform the cash processing applications to streamline technology and deliver continuous improvement in areas including cash management and cash forecasting.
• Internalize 3rd party image software using Cloud platforms, Object Store, Workflow engine, Data stream and APIs
• Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
• Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions
• Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership
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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 application development and implementation experience
• 5+ years Java/J2EE Web Application Development, Spring core
• 5+ years of experience in API - driven development - Experience working with remote data via SOAP, REST and JSON.
• 1+ years of experience leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Devin, Claude, or similar tools

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience with cash processing payments landscape
• Certification in Google/Azure Cloud, AWS Associate level / Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) developer, Container and Kubernetes experience.
• Experience in development of React
• Experience in Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) & Domain Driven Development (DDD).
• Hands on Experience in using BDD testing frameworks (Cucumber, karate etc)
• Strong in OOAD, Multi-threaded application development, design and implementation of web applications, Design Patterns
• Experience in Consumer Banking or any complex middleware applications
• Experience with Applications Performance Tuning, Scaling, Security, Resiliency Best Practices
• Hands on experience in delivering high value projects in Agile (SCRUM) methodology preferably using JIRA tool.
• Previous experience working at a financial institution

Job Expectations:

• Proven experience working with large systems development capabilities on cloud
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and influential skills
• Strong understanding of the engineering process
• Ability to effectively manage large scale projects and enterprise wide systems
• Ability to lead the engineering team
• Ability to ensure timely and high-quality work
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Must be able to work on-site at any of the listed locations
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  
  Job Posting Locations:
  401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg A, Irving, Texas 75039

Posting End Date: 

*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.

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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.

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