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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Wells Fargo
- **Location:** Concord, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $224,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Client Server Models, Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, MongoDB, NoSQL, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Apigee, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=277b4a64c9ee0e69

## About the Role

* 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 Application Development using Java and Microservices
 * 3+ years of experience using Spring Boot

Desired Qualifications:

 * 1+ years of experience using generative AI technologies using OpenAI standard APIs
 * Experience of vector database is preferred
 * Experience on Kafka, Apigee and containers like docker, k3s
 * 3+ years of Mongo/No SQL DB experience
 * 3+ years of experience with secure DevOps and deployment automation to cloud environments
 * Understanding of technology architecture: distributed and client server technologies
 * Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
 * Excellent communication and teamwork skills, be self-directed, self-motivated, committed, and a quick learner

## Description

* 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


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