Lead Software Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within the Fraud and Claims Technology team, part of the Technology for the Chief Operating Office (TCOO) group. TCOO delivers technology services that support key operational functions including control execution, strategic initiatives, business continuity, data services, regulatory relations, customer experience, enterprise shared services, supply chain management, and corporate properties. The group manages application portfolios and drives modernization and optimization across these domains.

Within TCOO, the Fraud and Claims Technology team is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to contribute to the development of the Enhanced Fraud Detection Solution (EFDES)—a proprietary fraud scoring suite designed to proactively detect and prevent fraudulent activity across multiple banking channels. At the heart of EFDES is the EFD scoring engine, which uses advanced risk models to identify high-risk transactions (suspect outsorts). This role focuses on building scalable, enterprise-grade solutions aligned with strategic business goals and requires deep technical expertise and a strong background in data engineering.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex, enterprise-wide technology initiatives with broad impact
• Develop and promote standards and best practices for engineering large-scale technology solutions
• Design, code, test, debug, and document software for projects and programs
• Analyze and review large-scale technology solutions in the context of strategic business objectives and technical challenges
• Make decisions that influence companywide engineering practices and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate with senior technical experts, internal teams, and external industry groups to resolve complex issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects and mentor peers or junior engineers

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, demonstrated through work experience, training, military service, or education
• 4+ years of experience with Java, React, and Spring Boot
• 3+ years of experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and containerization (Ex. Docker, Kubernetes)
• 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitAction, Artifactory

Desired Qualifications:

• Background in AI/ML and Generative AI projects (e.g., model training, prompt engineering, integration)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, GCP, or OpenShift
• Experience with observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk
• Hands-on experience crafting effective prompts for LLMs and using Python for integration and ML model development
• Exposure to AIOps, SRE principles, and Infrastructure as Code
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to leadership
• Experience with NoSQL databases, SQL optimization, and data modeling

Job Expectations:

• Must be able to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week in Iselin, NJ or Charlotte, NC

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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