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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Wells Fargo
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Foundry, Cyber Security, Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Middleware, Spring Framework, JSON, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Web Applications, Multithreading, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Web Technologies, Domain Driven Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Object Store
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F8E440773FE64D89981A55E6221441DD/job/

## 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 application development and implementation experience
 * 5+ years Java/J2EE Web Application Development, Spring core
 * 5+ years of experience in API - driven development - Experience working with remote data via SOAP, REST and JSON.
 * 1+ years of experience leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Devin, Claude, or similar tools

Desired Qualifications:

 * Previous experience with cash processing payments landscape
 * Certification in Google/Azure Cloud, AWS Associate level / Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) developer, Container and Kubernetes experience.
 * Experience in development of React
 * Experience in Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) & Domain Driven Development (DDD).
 * Hands on Experience in using BDD testing frameworks (Cucumber, karate etc)
 * Strong in OOAD, Multi-threaded application development, design and implementation of web applications, Design Patterns
 * Experience in Consumer Banking or any complex middleware applications
 * Experience with Applications Performance Tuning, Scaling, Security, Resiliency Best Practices
 * Hands on experience in delivering high value projects in Agile (SCRUM) methodology preferably using JIRA tool.
 * Previous experience working at a financial institution

Job Expectations:

 * Proven experience working with large systems development capabilities on cloud
 * Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
 * Effective communication and influential skills
 * Strong understanding of the engineering process
 * Ability to effectively manage large scale projects and enterprise wide systems
 * Ability to lead the engineering team
 * Ability to ensure timely and high-quality work, * Must be able to work on-site at any of the listed locations

## Description

* Modernize, consolidate, and re-platform the cash processing applications to streamline technology and deliver continuous improvement in areas including cash management and cash forecasting.
 * Internalize 3rd party image software using Cloud platforms, Object Store, Workflow engine, Data stream and APIs
 * Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
 * Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
 * Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions
 * Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
 * Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
 * Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership


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