Lead Software Engineer

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:

• Strong knowledge of networking technologies – F5, AVI, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, Sticky Sessions, SSL/TLS, MTLS, Nginx, HAProxy etc
• Expertise in virtualization platforms (Redhat, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM).
• Experience with enterprise storage solutions (NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, HPE, Ceph).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, Openshift) and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with automation and scripting (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python).
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik).
• Knowledge of identity and access management (Active Directory, LDAP, Okta, IAM).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in high-availability and mission-critical environments.
• Certifications such as CCNP, VCP, Azure Solutions Architect, or RHCE are highly desirable.

Job Expectations:

• Network Infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN solutions. Troubleshoot network performance issues and ensure security best practices.
• Compute Infrastructure: Deploy and manage virtualized and physical servers using VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud platforms (OCP, Azure, GCP). Optimize server performance and automate provisioning.
• Storage Infrastructure: Manage enterprise storage solutions (SAN, NAS, object storage) and ensure high availability, performance, and data protection through backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Cloud & Hybrid Environments: Implement cloud-based infrastructure solutions and integrate with on-premises systems. Optimize cost, security, and performance.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python to automate deployments and configurations.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure infrastructure follows security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements. Implement monitoring, logging, and threat detection tools.
• Incident Management & Troubleshooting: Lead root cause analysis for infrastructure incidents and optimize system performance and reliability.

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: 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.

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:

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.