Lead Software Engineer - Branch Technology AI Solutions

Wells Fargo•Columbus, OH

1d•$119,000 - $187,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive large‑scale, innovative technology initiatives and help shape engineering standards across the enterprise. This role is ideal for a technical enthusiast passionate about building modern, scalable systems and advancing AI‑enabled capabilities. In this Role, You Will Lead complex, enterprise‑wide technology initiatives with significant strategic and technical impact. Establish and influence engineering best practices, ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient solutions. Design, develop, test, debug, and document high‑quality applications across multiple projects. Evaluate complex technology architectures and solutions to ensure alignment with business objectives and enterprise strategy. Make key engineering decisions that guide the adoption of emerging technologies. Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and industry experts to resolve sophisticated technical challenges. Provide leadership to project teams and mentor engineers across various levels.

Requirements

5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
5+ years of experience developing single‑page applications using Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frameworks such as React.js, Next.js, Tailwind, or Bootstrap.
2+ years of experience in technical solutioning role.
2+ years of experience with Generative AI, LLMs, or foundation models.
2+ years of hands‑on experience using GenAI orchestration frameworks (e.g., ADK, LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex).
3+ years of experience with cloud or container platforms, including GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI orchestration frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex.
Knowledge of secure coding practices and enterprise-grade application security principles.
Familiarity with building and consuming RESTful APIs.
Contributions to open-source projects related to AI or software engineering.
Passionate about building AI solutions
Experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, enterprise‑wide technology initiatives with significant strategic and technical impact.
Establish and influence engineering best practices, ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.
Design, develop, test, debug, and document high‑quality applications across multiple projects.
Evaluate complex technology architectures and solutions to ensure alignment with business objectives and enterprise strategy.
Make key engineering decisions that guide the adoption of emerging technologies.
Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and industry experts to resolve sophisticated technical challenges.
Provide leadership to project teams and mentor engineers across various levels.