Senior/lead Software Engineer - .NET / C# (WPF, MongoDB, AIEnabled)

Senior/lead Software Engineer - .NET / C# (WPF, MongoDB, AI-Enabled)


Job Family Group: Technology & Data

Job Family / Sub-Family: Software Engineering

Job Profile: Lead Software Engineer (Professional Track)

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Role Summary


The Lead Software Engineer provides hands-on technical leadership in the design, development, and modernization of enterprise desktop and backend solutions using the Microsoft .NET platform. This role owns technical direction for complex systems, including WPF-based applications and services backed by MongoDB , while actively leveraging AI-enabled development tools to improve productivity, quality, and consistency.


The role operates with significant autonomy, influences architecture and engineering standards, and serves as a technical leader and mentor across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex applications using C#, .NET / .NET Core, and WPF
• Own and evolve WPF UI architecture , including MVVM patterns, performance optimization, and maintainability
• Design and implement backend services and APIs , integrating with MongoDB and other data stores
• Make and influence architecture decisions across application layers (UI, services, data)
• Apply AI-assisted development techniques (code generation, refactoring, test automation, documentation) to increase engineering efficiency
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, design patterns, and best practices
• Lead code reviews with a focus on scalability, security, performance, and long-term supportability
• Partner with architects, product owners, and senior stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Drive resolution of high-impact, complex technical issues
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Advanced expertise in C#, .NET / .NET Core
• Strong hands-on experience with WPF , including MVVM, data binding, and desktop UI architecture
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications
• Proven experience working with MongoDB (schema design, performance considerations, integration patterns)
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and secure coding practices
• Demonstrated use of AI tools to enhance software development productivity
• Ability to influence technical direction beyond individual assignments

Desired Qualifications

• Azure cloud experience
• Experience modernizing large or legacy .NET / WPF applications
• Familiarity with distributed systems and integration patterns
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions

Job Expectations

• Operate as a technical authority within the engineering team
• Provide leadership without direct people-management responsibilities
• Ensure alignment with Wells Fargo SDLC, security, and risk standards
• Continuously improve engineering practices and developer productivity