Lead Software Engineer - Java Full stack

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
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in building application using Java, Spring framework and Spring Boot
• Strong experience in designing and building microservices/ web services.
• Experience in Front end development experience with ReactJS or Angular JavaScript, NodeJS
• Knowledge on messaging service like Kafka, Solace, etc.
• Experience in working on relation database like Oracle, MS SQL Server, etc
• Knowledge on caching solutions like Redis, Ignite, Coherence
• Strong programming skills
• Working experience in cloud environment like PCF/OCP/Azure/ GCP
• Experience with CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, Sonar etc.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SCRUM
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills\
• Location: Bengaluru / Hyderabad
  
  

Job Expectations:

• Comfortable working in an Agile software delivery environment and desire to collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams
• Working closely with multiple technology teams to understand their requirements and deliver solutions.
• Learning, adapting and implementing new concepts, technologies and improvements.
• Strong Technical Leadership & Engineering solution development- Provide expertise, direction, and assistance to junior engineers
• Experience of cloud migration of applications and Azure/GCP certification will be an added advantage.
• Evaluation of latest tools and technology and onboarding them to improve productivity.
• Technology Mentoring to meet the overall Efficiency & Effectiveness objectives of the organization - This includes coaching junior engineers and providing technical design and architecture guidance for initiatives.
• Plan, Consult, negotiate and manage deliverables of the business & technology requirements
• Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products as required
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Provide consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve performance and improvements for greater efficiencies.
  
  

Posting End Date:

15 Jul 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 .

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

• Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
• Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
  
  

Reference Number

R-467519