Lead Platform Engineer (Jave Middleware App)

About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in CIO Digital Innovation as a part of technology. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.comIn this role, you will:Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impactAct as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplinesDesign, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programsReview 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 factorsMake 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 initiativesCollaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goalsLead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentorRequired 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 experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot and Spring Framework.5+ years of experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions.3+ years of Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized application platforms.3+ years of experience implementing and supporting event-driven architectures using Kafka and/or IBM MQ.3+ years of experience working with API gateways and enterprise integration patterns.3+ years of experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.3+ years of experience using Git-based source control and collaborative development practices.3+ years of experience working with relational databases, SQL development, and data modeling.5+ years of experience applying software engineering best practices, secure coding principles, and modern application design patterns.1+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting distributed systems and cloud-native applications.2+ years of experience leading technical design, solution architecture, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications.Desired QualificationsExperience developing applications and automation solutions using Python.Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins, and DevSecOps practices.Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.Experience with public and hybrid cloud platforms.Experience with Generative AI technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and agentic AI architectures.Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI practices, and enterprise AI adoption frameworks.Experience building integrations with document management, workflow, automation, or content management platforms.Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience.Experience driving modernization initiatives, application transformation, or cloud migration efforts.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance across multiple teams.Experience working in Agile and product-centric delivery environmentsJob Expectations:This position offers a hybrid work scheduleThis position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of visaRelocation assistance is not available for this positionAbility to work additional hours as neededAbility to travel up to 10% of the timeLocations :1525 W W T Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NCPay 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.Base salary- 119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD AnnualBenefits:Information about Wells Fargo's US employee benefitsInformation about Wells Fargo's International employee benefitsPosting End Date:07 Aug 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.Posting End Date: 10 Sep 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