Senior Software Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Lead moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within technical domain environments
• Contribute to large scale planning of strategies
• Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments
• Review moderately complex technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of technologies and procedures
• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet existing client needs or potential new clients needs while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, or compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve technical challenges and achieve goals
• Lead projects and act as an escalation point, provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in full‑stack software development

• Strong experience with:

  • Next.js, Node.js

  • Java and Python

• Solid experience designing and building microservices

• Hands‑on experience with distributed systems (Kafka)

• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases

• Strong understanding and application of SOLID principles, software architecture fundamentals, and clean code practices

• Ability to create High‑Level Designs (HLD) and Low‑Level Designs (LLD) for features and systems

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and secure coding practices

• Effective communication skills - clear, concise, and structured

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities

• Experience using Copilot / GenAI tools as part of daily engineering workflows

Job Expectations:

• Take full end‑to‑end ownership of features, services, and deliverables

• Clarify requirements thoroughly - no assumptions always validate and confirm

• Design and build scalable, secure, and maintainable systems following industry engineering standards

• Produce clear HLD and LLD documents for new features and system enhancements

• Apply SOLID principles, clean code, and architectural best practices consistently

• Build, deploy, and operate applications using CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes

• Ensure all solutions follow secure-by-design and security fundamentals

• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems and microservices

• Collaborate closely with product, architects, and engineering peers

• Maintain a high level of accountability - own outcomes, not just tasks

• Actively support teammates, share knowledge, and help pull others up

• Use GenAI and Copilot tools responsibly to boost productivity and quality

• Deliver solutions that balance speed, engineering excellence, and long‑term stability

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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.

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