Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer - Java / Flink

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a...

In this role, you will:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in Java, Spring/Spring Boot, and microservices-based architectures.
• Extensive hands-on experience with large-scale data processing and Lakehouse technologies such as Apache Flink, Apache Iceberg, and Amazon S3.
• Experience of cloud platforms like GCP, or Azure.
• Proven ability to drive product development end-to-end, including system architecture, technical roadmaps, and cross-functional alignment.
• Familiarity with Large Language Model (LLM) ecosystems, including prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Model Context Protocols (MCP).
• Experience building streaming and ETL platforms, including data migration strategies from legacy to cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with Python will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in leading teams or projects in data engineering capacity.

Job Expectations:

• Will be required to work in the office as per organizations In Office Adherence / Return To Office (RTO)
• Lead the product development for key CIB Data Tech products leveraging modern technologies & cloud native architecture.
• Architect and optimize batch processing workflows using Apache Flink and other distributed computing frameworks.
• Develop and maintain data storage solutions using Parquet format on S3, integrated with cataloging systems like Apache Iceberg.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and platform engineers to ensure seamless data delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering and cloud-native architectures.

Posting End Date: 

20 May 2026

*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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

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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