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Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo

On-site
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Senior
Manager
5+ yrs
$119k–$206kPosted 5d ago

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Job description

Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Charlotte, NC role ($119k–$206k). Apply directly on Wells Fargo's careers page below.

Lead Software Engineer - WIMT Holdings, Activities and Balances

Location: CHARLOTTE, NC, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support product development and delivery for our Holdings, Activities and Balances product, a WIM technology initiative.


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

  • 3+ years of financial services

  • 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with full stack Java

  • 3+ years of experience designing, building, and supporting APIs and microservices

  • 3+ years of experience building RESTful services using Spring Boot

  • 2+ years of experience with cloud‑native architectures, including container platforms such as Kubernetes

  • 1+ years working with AI software development tools (GitHub, Co-Pilot, Agents, etc.)

  • 1+ years of leadership experience; running scrum team, team mentorship


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting trading, market data, or FIX-based systems

  • OpenShift cloud experience

  • Experience conducting code reviews, ensuring code quality, and supporting production readiness

  • Working knowledge of software architecture and solution design principles

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub‑based workflows, and modern developer tooling like Visual Studio Code

  • Knowledge of application security practices, including identifying and addressing vulnerabilities using tools like SonarQube


Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work onsite at one of the posted locations

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Locations:

  • 300 S. Brevard St. Charlotte, North Carolina

  • 550 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota

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:

20 Aug 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Lead Software Engineer at Wells Fargo?

The estimated salary range for Lead Software Engineer at Wells Fargo is $119,000 - $206,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Lead Software Engineer at Wells Fargo?

The required skills for Lead Software Engineer at Wells Fargo include: Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, API, Microservices, GitHub, CI/CD.

What is the seniority level for Lead Software Engineer at Wells Fargo?

Lead Software Engineer at Wells Fargo is a Senior / Manager level position.

How do I apply for Lead Software Engineer at Wells Fargo?

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