Lead Software Engineer-Information Security

Wells Fargo & Company•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$119,000 - $206,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Information Security to support daily operations of the Application Security Champion (ASC) operating model. As a Core Application Security Champion (Core ASC), this role helps scale the company’s security program across thousands of global applications. The position serves as a subject matter expert for engineering teams and mentors Satellite ASCs embedded within development squads. The role combines secure development guidance, developer enablement, and security program innovation. It provides technical advice on secure coding, vulnerability remediation, threat modeling, and security tools; supports the quality review and escalation of security findings; leads Satellite ASC training and mentorship; and advises on secure designs and security controls across cloud and enterprise systems. The role also maintains automated security tooling integrations in CI/CD, supports security metrics and dashboards, contributes to policy and governance, and partners with Product, Engineering, and Risk leaders to improve application security.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
At least 5 years of experience in Application Security, Secure Software Development, Product Security, or DevSecOps.
Strong knowledge of secure software development practices and modern application architectures, including cloud-native platforms, microservices, and APIs.
Experience performing secure code reviews and using application security testing tools, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS).
Experience implementing Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE or PASTA, and OWASP security standards.
Experience partnering with development teams to integrate security controls throughout the software development lifecycle.
Strong ability to influence technical teams, manage competing priorities, and drive security outcomes without direct authority.
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with engineering, architecture, risk, and technology teams to improve application security posture.
Ability to work additional hours as needed.
Ability to meet in-office expectations, currently an average of 3 days per week.
Ability to manage highly complex issues and negotiate solutions.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization, including executives.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience with Fortify Code Analyzer and Checkmarx.
At least 1 year of experience with Black Duck Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
At least 1 year of experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools.
Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments using tools such as GitHub, Jira, and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of regulatory, risk, and compliance frameworks, including NIST, ISO 27001, and CRI Profile.
Experience scaling application security programs across large, federated, or decentralized organizations.
Industry-recognized application security certifications such as CSSLP, GWAPT, OSWE, or SANS/GIAC certifications (GSSP, GWEB, or equivalent).
Experience developing and delivering secure coding training, developer enablement programs, or application security awareness initiatives.
Experience leading security initiatives within cloud-native and DevSecOps environments.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance on secure coding, vulnerability remediation, threat modeling, and security tools.
Serve as an escalation point for Satellite ASCs and ensure quality assurance and quality control of findings, particularly in high-risk and regulatory environments.
Lead and improve the Satellite ASC enablement journey, including onboarding, advanced training, and mentorship.
Participate in and lead secure design reviews, code analysis, and architecture consultations across development teams.
Drive and maintain automated security tooling integrations in CI/CD, including SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, and infrastructure-as-code reviews.
Support the creation and tracking of security KPIs and metrics dashboards to measure risk reduction and program impact.
Help shape policy and control frameworks that balance developer velocity with security assurance.
Contribute to governance and continuous improvement of the Satellite ASC Program.
Act as a senior advisor and technical lead for the Satellite ASC Program, helping define governance, oversight, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Risk leaders to define secure design patterns and control objectives for cloud and enterprise systems.
Lead the review and escalation process for critical findings, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk tolerance.
Coach and guide other Core ASCs to increase the capability and impact of the Core ASC Center of Excellence.
Manage highly complex issues and negotiate solutions.
Communicate effectively with all organizational levels, including executives.