Lead Software Engineer

About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Onboarding Technology Team within the Commercial, Corporate & Investment Banking Technology (CCIBT) organization. This is an exciting opportunity to help build next-generation solutions that support our client onboarding journey. We are looking for engineers who are eager to contribute to our automation, cloud transformation, and Generative AI modernization initiatives.If you are passionate about solving complex, mission-critical challenges through innovative technologies and strong engineering practices, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. As a member of the team responsible for building a next-generation onboarding platform, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, high-performing solutions.Success in this role requires strong Java development expertise, a solid understanding of server-side architecture and design principles, and the ability to architect, build, and deliver scalable microservices and foundational frameworks that support enterprise-scale applications.In this role, you will:Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale API platforms, driving reusable, scalable, and secure API-based solutions across the organizationEvaluate complex, large-scale API architectures against business objectives, enterprise technology standards, and evolving integration patterns, accounting for both technical and non-technical constraintsDesign, build, test, and document high-quality APIs, microservices, and platform capabilities to support internal and external integrationsDrive adoption of modern API technologies (REST, event-driven, gateway patterns, etc.), influencing engineering teams to align with industry standards and platform strategiesLead API-driven initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and promote a platform-first mindset to enable faster product delivery and innovationDefine and implement standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for API development, lifecycle management, and platform engineeringCollaborate with enterprise architects, platform teams, and external partners to resolve complex integration challenges and accelerate API ecosystem growthRequired Qualifications:5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education5 + years of J2EE development experience5 + years of Microservices experience with RestAPIs5+ years of experience delivering complex enterprise-wide information technology solutionsDesired Qualifications:2+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting workflow-driven architectures such as Kogito and related business process automation technologies2+ years of experience with distributed streaming and event‑driven architectures, using technologies such as Kafka or similar real‑time data processing frameworksExperience with either Cloud & Container technologies: AKS/Azure/OCP/K8sExperience in setting up and using Observability/Monitoring tools: Elastic, Kibana, Grafana, AppDynamics, Kafka, Big Panda, Splunk Engineering and development experience with middleware messaging platforms including KafkaExperience with Docker and Kubernetes is important for packaging and deploying applications in containers and orchestrating them across multiple machines Experience with one or more CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub, Jenkins), Release management, and Automation tools: Gradle, Maven, Git Experience with GenAI technologies (LLMs, embeddings, vector stores, prompt engineering), AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Codex), and agentic AI solutions to enhance analytics, automation, and business capabilities.Experience with Agile Scrum (Daily Standup, Sprint Planning and Sprint Retrospective meetings) Knowledge of database technologies: MongoDB, SQL/No SQL DBExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsBS/BA degree or higher in science or technologyExpectations:Lead teams while partnering with global stakeholders across multiple time zonesDrive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementProficiency in using GitHub Actions and other version control systems is essential for managing code and deployments Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for working with developers, operations teams, and other stakeholders This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transferRelocation assistance is not availableAbility to work onsite at listed location – hybrid schedule is availableLocation: 300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202Posting End Date: 11 Aug 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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 DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells 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.SummaryLocation: CHARLOTTE, NCType: Full time