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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Wells Fargo - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $159,000.0 - $305,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Amazon Web Services, Application Frameworks, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Language Modeling, Cloud Services, Web Application Security, Software Engineering, Web Services, Google Cloud, Software Application Programming, Backend, Non-relational Database, Front End Software Development, Golang - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=659458ecc05fb617 ## About the Role * 7+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education * 7+ years of Software Development experience with architecting, designing and developing frontend and backend applications using modern software programming languages (e.g. Java, C#, JavaScript) * 7+ years of experience in developing software which utilizes either traditional relational databases or alternately non-relational databases * 5+ years of experience in developing software which utilize cloud web services, * leadership experience * 5+ years of experience working in an agile environment * Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills * Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with other business and functional areas * Knowledge and understanding of application and web security * Knowledge and understanding of technology performance: analysis, automated testing, and tuning for applications * Experience developing applications using Golang * Knowledge of one or more major Cloud Services Providers (CSPs) such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and their primary web service offerings * Experience using Temporal and/or other similar workflow/FaaS style application frameworks and systems * Experience developing foundational software that can be appropriately leveraged by agentic AI * Experience developing software utilizing modern AI language models within the software development lifecycle Job Expectations: * Ability to work additional hours as needed * Ability to travel up to 5% of the time ## 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 * Be responsible for taking a pivotal and essential role in design, development, deployment, and maintenance of a new cloud management platform * Establish additional standards and patterns to grow Golang software development * Create applications and services that promote efficiency and cost savings * Integrate to cloud services providers such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform * Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers * Play an individual contribution as well as a team leader role in delivering on software development stories and tasks * Expand upon developed and delivered products through cross-training/knowledge transfer to other software engineers, creating thorough documentation/other learning materials, and providing example user-specific application examples to the greater development community ## Related Videos - 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