UI/UX Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support Enterprise Functions Technology. This position will focus on UI/UX design for enterprise workflow, dashboard, reporting, and business-facing web applications used across key corporate functions. In this role, you will collaborate with product managers, software engineers, business partners, and technology leaders to deliver intuitive, accessible, scalable, and user-centered digital experiences. Enterprise Functions Technology provides technology solutions and support for Risk, Audit, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, Public Affairs, Stakeholder Relations, Enterprise Shared Services, Wells Fargo Technology, and Enterprise Data Management.

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 professional experience in UI/UX design, creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences for web and/or mobile applications.
2+ years of hands-on experience using Figma for wireframing, prototyping, design systems, and collaborative product design.
2+ years of experience developing or partnering on front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
3+ years of experience conducting user research, usability testing, and translating findings into actionable design improvements.
3+ years of experience designing responsive web applications across multiple devices, screen sizes, and platforms.
Experience applying accessibility standards and best practices, including WCAG guidelines, to create inclusive digital experiences.
Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments.
2 + years of experience using AI-powered design-to-code tools to translate UX/UI designs (e.g., Figma) into DEV-ready front-end code and accelerate development workflows.
1+ years of experience integrating existing RESTful APIs and backend services into front-end applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and data-driven interfaces.
Ability to bridge design and engineering by converting user-centered designs into scalable, maintainable React/TypeScript implementations.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing enterprise workflow applications, dashboards, reporting tools, or operational analytics experiences
Experience in contributing to design systems, reusable component libraries, or enterprise design standards
Experience collaborating with front-end engineering teams using React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, or modern web application frameworks
Experience simplifying complex data, processes, or workflows into intuitive user experiences
Experience presenting design concepts, research findings, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Experience with AI-powered tools, chatbots, large language model capabilities, automation, or agentic workflows
Experience in the financial services industry
Strong analytical skills with ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex design and technology challenges
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to generate, optimize, and refine front-end code from design artifacts and prototypes.
Experience owning the end-to-end workflow from design conception through implementation, including API integration, testing, and deployment.
Experience working as a UX Engineer, Design Technologist, or similar hybrid role combining UX design, front-end development, and AI-assisted delivery.

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