Lead Software Engineer (UX Designer)

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer.

In this role, you will:

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Translate user needs and business requirements into meaningful user experience designs that are minimalistic, easy to use, and emotionally engaging.
• Ensure that the latest design patterns and industry trends are considered to evolve the design direction of mobile/web applications.
• Understand the business context, identify the user personas, and define task lists, information architecture, and interaction designs accordingly.
• Be an enthusiastic problem solver who focuses on resolving business problems through a design-based solutions approach.
• Create a UX strategy and design approach that will address user needs and create a high-fidelity wireframe to reflect the same.
• Understand the technology constraints and provide guidance to delivery and client teams on how the design enhancements could be incorporated into them.
• Collaborate and review designs with other designers to ensure a consistent, integrated brand perception for a better user experience.
• Present and obtain approvals from design leaders, project stakeholders, and end-users to drive your designs to success.

We are looking for individuals who

• Has a strong portfolio that showcases engaging user experiences and design problem-solving abilities w.r.t. Mobile, web, and/or print media.
• Is a good storyteller and someone who can enable a storyline or journey map by empathizing with the end-users and delivery, client, and technology teams.
• Has excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate design decisions in words and writing effectively.
• Exhibits a strong ability to work independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment.

Preferred Education and Expertise:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience as a UX Designer, Product Designer, or similar role.
• Proficient in Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or other industry-recognized design tools
• Exposure to designing BI tools, custom products, and mobile and web applications.

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

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