Lead Software Engineer
About The Position
The WIM Technology Data Solutions and Domain Capabilities (DSDC) organization unifies data capabilities across WIM to deliver governed, scalable, and reusable solutions that power decision-making, accelerate product innovation, and ensure responsible data use. We are not a backend team—we are a strategic product line that enables WIM’s most critical business outcomes. From pipelines to platforms, we architect the data foundation that drives transformation across the enterprise. Wells Fargo's DSDC Technology team is seeking a best-in-class Lead Software Engineer. This leader will be responsible for architecting, designing and implementing strategic capabilities to modernize and scale legacy platforms within the Data Services space. They will play a critical role in Java development activities as well as shaping the product definition, design, roadmap, and development of the current and new products. The team promotes modern data engineering best practices intended to improve quality and improve time to market. Key skills include solutions architecture, domain driven design, test driven design and experience building and deploying, mission critical microservices in a private or a public cloud environment.
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 in Java development
- 5+ years of experience in API development
- 5+ years of experience in SpringBoot
- 2+ years of experience in Kafka
- Experience with SDLC processes and Agile methodologies
- Experience with workflow management tools such as Jira and Confluence
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cloud platforms like PCF and OpenShift
- Experience with test driven development and associated tools and practices
- Experience with messaging platforms like Solace and IMQ
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Github Actions and Harness
- Experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities and mitigation experience
- Experience understanding business requirements and translating to technical design
- Ability to work directly with upstream/downstream partner teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is not available
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
