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:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of professional experience in Python software development.
Strong proficiency in Python and related frameworks (e.g.,Robot,Django, FastAPI).
Extensive experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
Solid understanding of software design principles and patterns.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift).
Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, React UI development.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Good understanding and hands on experience on UI development framework (React / Angular)
Work Location - Bangalore / Hyderabad

Job Expectations:

Experience with Python and related frameworks (e.g.,Robot, Pytest).
Experience with modern UI development frameworks(e.g.,React).
Experience with asynchronous programming (e.g., asyncio).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Git Action).
Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation).
Experience working with Observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK)

Design and Development:
Develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Python code for backend services, APIs, and applications.
Develop and maintainable React code for front-end user interfaces, ensuring seamless integration with backend services, APIs, and applicationsis plus.
Architect and implement robust solutions that meet business requirements and Non-functional requirements.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and code hygiene.
Write unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability and stability.
Technical Leadership:
Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
Champion best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and deployment.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency.
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate effectively with product owner, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software.
Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Performance and Optimization:
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and optimize code for efficiency.
Monitor and troubleshoot production systems to ensure uptime and reliability.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Posting End Date:

29 Jun 2026

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.

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